Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
$137 billion went to disasters (2005-2017), but less than 4% was for prevention, while the majority was used for response and reconstruction.
For every $100 spent on total development aid between 2010 and 2018, just 47 cents was allocated for disaster risk reduction.
Less than 1% of national budgets in Latin America is allocated, on average, to risk prevention.
$187 billion in insured losses from natural and man-made disasters were recorded in 2020, up 25% from 2019 (UNDRR, 2021).
More than 65% of deforestation in Colombia is generated in the Amazon biome (FCDS, 2024).
USD 619 billion is the current value of agricultural subsidies, almost double the USD 325 billion per year reported in 2000.
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.
1 in 5 deaths worldwide is caused by poor air quality.
