Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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.
A 1% increase in the price of timber increases deforestation by 1.1% and malaria cases by up to 0.124% over time.
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.
34% of the fisheries sector is in crisis due to overexploitation, exacerbated by open access regimes and subsidies.
3 billion people depend on the oceans for food, obtaining almost 20% of their animal protein intake from 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.
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.
88% of Peru's forested area contributes 6% to the national GDP and accounts for 71% of the accumulated historical deforestation.
Three quarters of the ice-free land has been altered by human activities, mainly agriculture and deforestation.
65.7% less biodiversity losses are caused by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
