Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
88% of Peru's forested area contributes 6% to the national GDP and accounts for 71% of the accumulated historical deforestation.
Three quarters of the ice-free land has been altered by human activities, mainly agriculture and deforestation.
70% of freshwater use and 78% of its pollution come from the global food system.
65.7% less biodiversity losses are caused by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
75% less soil and 53.6% less water is required for a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
15.3 times higher methane emissions (CH₄) from a diet with high meat consumption (>100 g per day) compared to vegan diets.
47.9% less emissions are generated by a diet with low meat consumption compared to one based on high consumption (>100 g per day).
52.9% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a diet based on fish consumption compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
58.4% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegetarian diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
75% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
