Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
1.6 billion in investment in disaster risk reduction could avert €6.4 billion in losses.
1 in resilient infrastructure generates $4 of benefits in low- and middle-income countries.
24-hour warning reduces damages by 30%, and $800 million in systems would prevent up to $16 billion in annual losses.
Every $1 million invested in climate adaptation infrastructure in the construction sector creates about 160 jobs in Brazil.
1:10 is the cost-benefit ratio of investing in climate services.
1% of global GDP would ensure water for all by 2030, at a cost of 29 cents per person per day (2015-2030).
80 billion annually in savings from flood losses and protection for 18 million people come from mangrove forests.
$1 billion invested in coastal flood adaptation leads to a $14 billion reduction in economic damages (UNEP, 2023).
40% of humanity already lives in highly climate-vulnerable areas (UNEP, 2023).
85% of countries have at least one climate change adaptation planning instrument at the national level (UNEP, 2023).
