Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Nearly 60% of the economic losses caused by droughts and El Niño events are borne by the agricultural sector, highlighting its high vulnerability to climate variability.
Economic losses caused by Guyana's 2005 floods were equivalent to approximately 60% of GDP, while nearly 37% of the population was affected.
Between 2.3 and 5.1 days per decade, spring has advanced globally, altering seed germination (Parmesan & Yohe, 2003).
Between 10% and 15% of total agricultural GDP are estimated to be losses caused by disasters in low- and lower middle-income countries over the past 30 years (FAO, 2023).
