Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
In 40 out of 46 countries, men have more ownership rights or secure tenure over agricultural land than women (FAO, 2023).
46% of LAC countries will face water stress by 2080 if mitigation efforts do not change (UNDP, 2024).
Almost 25% of the species in Chile are endemic (MMA, 2019).
Between 30%-50% of countries' GDP is contributed by nature (Katz, 2024).
Between 2,000 and 5,000 liters of water per day are needed to produce the food that a person consumes (FAO, 2023).
25% of the world's biodiversity is found in soil, which is a vital carbon sink and hosts ecosystems essential for the preservation of life (FAO, 2023).
1.3 billion people could see their food security increased through agroforestry alone (FAO, 2023).
Of the 30% of emissions produced in agri-food systems, 14% are generated within the farm, 10% occur between the pre-production and post-production phases and 6% are due to changes in land use (FAO, 2023).
80% of the world's remaining biodiversity is under the custody of indigenous peoples, who are intrinsically connected to the land and nature (FAO, 2023).
The oceans are currently 30% more acidic than 250 years ago (FAO, 2024).
