Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The 1% increase in global GDP from closing the gender gap in agricultural productivity and wages would reduce food insecurity by 2%, benefiting 45 million people.
Overall, global finance is not working for people or the planet. Food systems generate US$12 trillion in hidden social, economic and environmental costs.
2.9 % was the increase in Brazil's GDP in 2022, driven by record soybean harvests (FAO, 2024).
130 million people will face climate poverty by 2030 (UNDP, 2024).
158 million women will face water scarcity in 2050 (UNDP, 2024).
600 million people will suffer from chronic undernourishment by 2030 (UNDP, 2024).
One in ten people does not have access to electricity, especially in rural areas of developing countries (UNDP, 2024).
100 million jobs will be created by 2030 thanks to a green and fair transition (UNDP, 2024).
$360 billion in damages were caused by extreme weather events worldwide in 2022 (UNDP, 2024).
This study examined the relationship between air and sea surface temperatures, Peruvian organic agro-exports (2000–2022), and food security. It found that higher organic agro-exports reduce undernourishment globally and enhance access to healthy diets despite climate change (Coayla & Bedon, 2024).
