Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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.
1.6 billion in investment in disaster risk reduction could avert €6.4 billion in losses.
$137 billion went to disasters (2005-2017), but less than 4% was for prevention, while the majority was used for response and reconstruction.
For every $100 spent on total development aid between 2010 and 2018, just 47 cents was allocated for disaster risk reduction.
Less than 1% of national budgets in Latin America is allocated, on average, to risk prevention.
$187 billion in insured losses from natural and man-made disasters were recorded in 2020, up 25% from 2019 (UNDRR, 2021).
From 12 to 0 meters, the depth of groundwater in South America decreased due to the expansion of rain-fed agriculture.
More than 90% of rural households in Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador and Paraguay have no Internet connection.
