Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
100 million jobs will be created by 2030 thanks to a green and fair transition (UNDP, 2024).
$360 billion in damages were caused by extreme weather events worldwide in 2022 (UNDP, 2024).
A quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food production (UNDP, 2024).
41% of people who participated in the latest World Values Survey (2017-2022) prioritized environmental protection over economic growth (UNDP, 2024).
130 million people will face climate poverty by 2030 (UNDP, 2024).
158 million women will face water scarcity in 2050 (UNDP, 2024).
A 500% increase in drought-driven migration is projected by 2050 (UNDP, 2024).
600 million people will suffer from chronic undernourishment by 2030 (UNDP, 2024).
40% of conflicts between States have been related to natural resources in the last 60 years (UNDP, 2024).
25.9% of agri-food emissions come from livestock, followed by forest conversion (18.4%) and food waste (7.9%) (Sutton, Lotsch & Prasann, 2024).
