Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
US$2,139.9 million is generated by the production of non-timber forest products, exceeding the US$612.06 million generated by the extraction of timber logs.
A 1% increase in deforestation increases malaria cases by 0.4% to 0.5% in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and by 0.09% in Brazil.
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.
Between $7 and $30 is generated for every $1 invested through agroforestry, forestry and low-carbon agriculture.
Up to $30 in economic benefits can be generated by each dollar invested in restoration, improving ecosystem services, employment and GDP growth.
14% of forest loss each year is associated with subsidies for products such as soybeans, palm oil and beef due to the advance of the agricultural frontier.
More than USD 7 trillion annually, equivalent to 8% of the world economy, is associated with implicit subsidies to agriculture, fisheries and fossil fuels.
3 billion people depend on the oceans for food, obtaining almost 20% of their animal protein intake from fisheries.
