Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
178 million hectares of forests have been lost since 1990 due to deforestation, mainly driven by extensive agriculture, affecting biodiversity (UNEP and FAO, 2020).
Of the 400,000 higher plants identified, 27,600 are edible (FAO, 2022)
9 plant species account for more than 66% of crop production and 53% of daily calories worldwide.
80 billion annually in savings from flood losses and protection for 18 million people come from mangrove forests.
1% of global GDP would ensure water for all by 2030, at a cost of 29 cents per person per day (2015-2030).
1:10 is the cost-benefit ratio of investing in climate services.
Every $1 million invested in climate adaptation infrastructure in the construction sector creates about 160 jobs in Brazil.
24-hour warning reduces damages by 30%, and $800 million in systems would prevent up to $16 billion in annual losses.
1 in resilient infrastructure generates $4 of benefits in low- and middle-income countries.
1.6 billion in investment in disaster risk reduction could avert €6.4 billion in losses.
