The Challenge of Resource ManagementKey Facts
Global Resource Statistics — Data You Must Deploy
Part of Resource Management Overview — GCSE Geography
This key facts covers Global Resource Statistics — Data You Must Deploy within Resource Management Overview for GCSE Geography. Revise Resource Management Overview in The Challenge of Resource Management for GCSE Geography with 15 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 5 of 16 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 5 of 16
Practice
15 questions
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22 flashcards
📋 Global Resource Statistics — Data You Must Deploy
| Resource | Key Statistic | Source / Date |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 733 million people face hunger — despite the world producing enough calories to feed everyone | FAO, 2023 |
| Food waste | Approximately one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted; UK wastes 9.5 million tonnes/year (worth £19 billion) | UN Environment Programme, 2022 |
| Water | Only 1% of Earth's total water is accessible freshwater (3% freshwater total; two-thirds locked in ice) | USGS |
| Water stress | 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries; 4 billion experience severe water scarcity for at least one month per year | UN, 2023 |
| Agriculture and water | 70% of all global freshwater withdrawals are used for agriculture | FAO |
| Energy poverty | 733 million people have no electricity access — mainly Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia | IEA, 2022 |
| UK food imports | UK imports approximately 46% of its food; 97% of tomatoes are imported | UK Government, 2023 |
| UK water stress | South-East England classified as "seriously water-stressed" — demand exceeds 40% of available supply; receiving less than 600mm rainfall/year | Environment Agency |
| UK energy mix | 2023: natural gas 38%, renewables 32% (wind, solar, bioenergy), nuclear 15%, oil 7% | BEIS, 2023 |
| Meat and water | 1 kg of beef requires ~15,500 litres of water vs ~1,600 litres for 1 kg of wheat | Water Footprint Network |