Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
70% of the world's coffee is produced on farms of <5 hectares.
A 1% increase in the price of timber increases deforestation by 1.1% and malaria cases by up to 0.124% over time.
The 4% of the forest lost in Brazil since 2004 is attributed to an increase in deforestation between 8% and 10% in election years when mayors seek re-election.
USD 619 billion is the current value of agricultural subsidies, almost double the USD 325 billion per year reported in 2000.
USD 1.25 trillion per year represents fossil fuel subsidies and public spending on agriculture and fisheries.
More than USD 7 trillion annually, equivalent to 8% of the world economy, is associated with implicit subsidies to agriculture, fisheries and fossil fuels.
More than USD 635 billion a year is spent on subsidies in the global agricultural sector, while in the fisheries sector it exceeds USD 35 billion a year.
1 in 5 deaths worldwide is caused by poor air quality.
3 billion people depend on the oceans for food, obtaining almost 20% of their animal protein intake from fisheries.
34% of the fisheries sector is in crisis due to overexploitation, exacerbated by open access regimes and subsidies.
