Challenges in numbers
Over 90% of the world's fish stocks are fully exploited, overexploited, or depleted
Plastic waste in the ocean is estimated to outweigh all the fish by 2050 if trends continue.
Ocean acidification has increased by about 26% since the pre-industrial era.
Onlya bout 13.5% of global plastic waste is recycled
Over 1/3rd of all food produced (~2.5 billion tons) is lost or wasted each year
On average, agriculture accounts for 70% of global freshwater withdrawal
According to the UN, the world’s cities occupy only 3% of the earth, but account for 60% to 80% of energy consumption and 75% of carbon emissions
The fashion industry is responsible for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions—more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
