Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
80% of additional food demand in 2050 will come from plant products
3.5% was the global GDP growth in 2022, 1.2 percentage points lower than forecasted before the Russian invasion of Ukraine (IMF, 2023)
50% more food production will be needed by 2050 due to population growth, dietary changes and increased use of biofuels (FAO, 2022).
Approximately 14% of the economic value of the food produced is lost from post-harvest to retail globally (FAO, 2019).
80 billion annually in savings from flood losses and protection for 18 million people come from mangrove forests.
1% of global GDP would ensure water for all by 2030, at a cost of 29 cents per person per day (2015-2030).
1:10 is the cost-benefit ratio of investing in climate services.
Every $1 million invested in climate adaptation infrastructure in the construction sector creates about 160 jobs in Brazil.
24-hour warning reduces damages by 30%, and $800 million in systems would prevent up to $16 billion in annual losses.
1 in resilient infrastructure generates $4 of benefits in low- and middle-income countries.
