Food
Diet-related disease is linked to eight out of ten leading causes of death worldwide, and obesity is on the rise in many countries. One out of every nine people in the world today is undernourished, and with looming climate changes and growing populations, food insecurity looms as a major global challenge for the future. This section examines the ways in which food policies and systems impact environmental health, equity, and human well-being.
Food
820 M
Million people do not have enough food to eat
Million people do not have enough food to eat
25%
Decline in global undernutrition since 2005
Decline in global undernutrition since 2005
1/3
Share of food produced annually lost or wasted
Share of food produced annually lost or wasted
70%
Global water use that goes to agriculture
Global water use that goes to agriculture
2 B
Billion people are overweight or obese globally
Billion people are overweight or obese globally
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