Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
63% is the estimated probability of a very strong El Niño between November and January, according to NOAA’s mathematical model cited by the source.
20 Brazilian government ministries were coordinated to implement preventive and response measures against the potential impacts of El Niño on agriculture, water resources, infrastructure, and vulnerable populations.
September onward is the period when Paraguay’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock expects El Niño could have a significant impact, coinciding with the start of the rainy season.
200 millimeters of rain in a single day may occur during localized extreme events associated with El Niño in Paraguay, creating problems for production.
Region 3-4 of the Pacific Ocean is where Paraguay’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock states El Niño has already settled, with direct impact expected on Paraguay.
30-40% is AccuWeather’s estimated probability that the event could evolve into a rare “Super El Niño”, with conditions potentially lasting through 2026 and even into 2027.
3 billion additional people could be exposed to water stress by 2050 when water quality is incorporated into water scarcity assessments.
USD 1.1 billion in estimated economic losses were recorded for California's agricultural sector during the 2021 drought.
21% of the world's inland wetlands has been lost since 1700, representing approximately 3.4 million km².
4.3% was the average reduction in global annual rice yields between 1980 and 2015 due to flooding; losses reached 14% along China's eastern coast.
