Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
4 of the 10 most climate-affected countries between 1998-2017 are in the region, which accounted for 46% of global losses from climate disasters in the last decade (FAO, 2022).
227 million hectares recognized and titled for indigenous communities have contributed to reducing or preventing carbon emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (FAO, 2022).
2.60 million hectares per year of forest were lost between 2010 and 2020.
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.
1:10 is the cost-benefit ratio of investing in climate services.
Up to $30 in economic benefits can be generated by each dollar invested in restoration, improving ecosystem services, employment and GDP growth.
Between $7 and $30 is generated for every $1 invested through agroforestry, forestry and low-carbon agriculture.
A 1% increase in deforestation increases malaria cases by 0.4% to 0.5% in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and by 0.09% in Brazil.
1 in 5 deaths worldwide is caused by poor air quality.
