Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Only 7% of soy is used directly for human food products such as tofu, soy milk, beans, edamame and tempeh (Alianza alimentaria, 2021).
77% of the world's soybeans are used to feed poultry and livestock destined for meat and dairy production (Food Alliance, 2021).
At 3%, the total value of crops produced by women farmers is reduced each day of extreme high temperature compared to men (FAO, 2024).
Only 7.5% of total climate finance tracked in 2017/18 went to climate change adaptation (FAO, 2024).
5% of their income is lost by poor households per year due to heat stress and 4.4% due to flooding (FAO, 2024).
1.7% of climate finance tracked in 2017/18 reached smallholders (FAO, 2024).
84% of countries mention technology in mitigation and 63% in adaptation within their NDCs (World Bank, 2023).
76% reduction in costs related to climate change is possible through the adoption of healthier and more sustainable dietary patterns (FAO, 2023).
75% of greenhouse gas emissions come from cities, which also account for 70% of global energy consumption and 75% of natural resource consumption (GGGI, 2022).
4.4 billion tons of CO₂ annually from food loss and waste account for 8% of global anthropogenic emissions (FAO, 2011).
