Loss of biodiversity associated with individual food consumption (species/day)
Level State10 years
Definition
Estimated loss of biodiversity (measured in number of species) related to current food consumption patterns. Quantifies the fraction of species richness that may disappear from an ecosystem due to pressures generated by food production, such as the use of natural resources and pollution.
Interpretation
This indicator is used to operationalize the planetary boundary of biosphere integrity, indicating how much food consumption is straining the Earth's capacity to sustain biodiversity.
Data source
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Family Budget Survey: https://www.ibge.gov.br/estatisticas/sociais/saude/24786-pof-2017-2018.html. Environmental Impacts of Foods: https://www.intake.org/sites/default/files/2026-01/Intake-EIOD-Methods-Paper-Jan2026-Final.pdf
| Level | Periodicity |
|---|---|
| State | 10 years |
