Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
25% of the world's biodiversity is found in soil, which is a vital carbon sink and hosts ecosystems essential for the preservation of life (FAO, 2023).
1.3 billion people could see their food security increased through agroforestry alone (FAO, 2023).
6,000 species of plants are cultivated for food production in the world (FAO, 2023).
60% of the world's dietary energy intake is provided by wheat, rice and corn (FAO, 2023).
12% of the world's land is destined for cultivation (FAO, 2023).
The impact of malnutrition in all its forms costs the global economy $3.5 billion each year, beyond the cost in human suffering (FAO, 2023).
The third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the world would be food loss and waste if they were a country (FAO, 2023).
Of the 30% of emissions produced in agri-food systems, 14% are generated within the farm, 10% occur between the pre-production and post-production phases and 6% are due to changes in land use (FAO, 2023).
80% of the world's remaining biodiversity is under the custody of indigenous peoples, who are intrinsically connected to the land and nature (FAO, 2023).
