Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
7 million premature deaths each year are associated with air pollution (Cerrudo, 2024).
98 million more people were food insecure in 2020 vs. 1981-2010, due to rainfall variability and the impact on freshwater (Cerrudo, 2024).
A 60% increase in food production will be required from farmers and ranchers worldwide by 2050 (World Bank, 2020).
Half of the revenue from carbon pricing has been earmarked to finance climate and environmental programs (World Bank, 2024).
75 carbon pricing instruments are in operation today, with new initiatives in Australia, Hungary, Slovenia, Mexico and Taiwan, China (World Bank, 2024).
7% of global emissions were covered by carbon pricing a decade ago; today it is almost a quarter (World Bank, 2024).
More than 10% of annual investments worldwide are made by National Development Finance Institutions (World Bank, 2024).
Between 2.3 and 5.1 days per decade, spring has advanced globally, altering seed germination (Parmesan & Yohe, 2003).
One third of the water required for animal production in the world is allocated to the cattle sector (Mekonnen. et al. 2010).
About 95% of the food we consume comes from the soil (FAO, 2022).
