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- Are forests now contributing to climate change? | World Economic Forum
Climate change, land degradation, deforestation and unsustainable land use cause some forests to emit more carbon than they absorb Increasing nature restoration and conservation efforts can reverse this global trend and lead to a “positive tipping point” for ecosystem restoration and biodiversity Governments, corporations and individuals can all take actions to maintain and increase
- Conserving and restoring forests for a food-secure future
International day of forests: Conserving and restoring forests and sustainable practices within them are vital for food security, climate and livelihoods
- A deforestation guide: Everything from forests to farming | World . . .
Deforestation is the clearing of forested land with the purpose of converting it for use in another way, such as agriculture, mining or raising livestock Earth has lost more than 1 billion acres of forest to deforestation since 1990 Here’s a round-up of key facts and impacts related to deforestation
- The EU has delayed measures on deforestation-free products. But . . .
Deforestation compliance measures are essential to protecting the trees needed to curb global carbon emissions The European Union Deforestation Regulation, for example, will penalize non-compliant businesses and restrict their access to European markets Businesses can proactively use technology to ensure their supply chains are deforestation-free
- Tropical deforestations toll on human life, and other climate and . . .
Tropical deforestation caused 28,330 heat-related deaths a year in the first two decades of this century, a study published in Nature has found Researchers analyzed satellite data to show that tropical deforestation from 2001 to 2020 exposed 345 million people to increased temperatures
- Heres how tracing cattle in Brazil can reduce deforestation | World . . .
Cattle ranching in Brazil historically accounts for 24% of global annual tropical deforestation and plays an outsized role in global greenhouse gas emissions
- Tropical forests lost at fastest recorded rate in 2024
While shifting global trade has helped boost Brazil's agricultural production, that sector risks driving deforestation in vital ecosystems like the Cerrado Financial institutions and Indigenous communities can help scale nature-positive investment and sustainable solutions
- World off track to end deforestation by 2030, report finds
Deforestation increased by 4% in 2022, meaning the world is 21% off track to end deforestation by 2030 Efforts to preserve old-growth tropical forests are 33% off track, with 4 1 million hectares lost in 2022 WWF calls for tackling the systemic threats to forests, deliver the funding needed to protect and restore them, and bring national policies in line with global commitments The private
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