Forests in Freefall: 2025 Report Exposes Stubborn Deforestation
In 2024, 8.1 million hectares of forest were lost, 63% above the 2030 target to halt deforestation.
Tropical regions like Brazil’s Amazon and Indonesia’s peatlands suffered most, driven by agriculture and mining.
South Africa’s Kruger National Park shows hope with community-led conservation, but global pledges from China and the US fall short.
Tripling investments to $300 billion by 2030 is critical to save forests and biodiversity.
The Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 paints a grim picture: 8.1 million hectares of pristine forest vanished in 2024 alone—a staggering 63% above the threshold needed to curb deforestation by 2030.
Author summary: Deforestation exceeds 2030 targets despite global vows.
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