A deforestation guide: Everything from forests to farming | World ...
Oct 11, 2022 · 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 …
Are forests now contributing to climate change? | World Economic …
Jun 22, 2025 · Climate change, land degradation, deforestation and unsustainable land use cause some forests to emit more carbon than they absorb. Increasing nature restoration and …
The EU has delayed measures on deforestation-free products. But ...
Feb 17, 2025 · Deforestation compliance measures are essential to protecting the trees needed to curb global carbon emissions. The European Union Deforestation Regulation, for example, will …
Conserving and restoring forests for a food-secure future
Mar 21, 2025 · International day of forests: Conserving and restoring forests and sustainable practices within them are vital for food security, climate and livelihoods.
Tropical forests lost at fastest recorded rate in 2024
May 27, 2025 · 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 …
Old-growth forests and ancient trees: what you need to know
Jun 17, 2025 · A new World Resources Institute report paints a concerning picture for the world’s forests. Old-growth forests and ancient trees are critical for climate stability, biodiversity and …
World off track to end deforestation by 2030, report finds
Oct 27, 2023 · 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 …
Here's how tracing cattle in Brazil can reduce deforestation | World ...
Jan 15, 2024 · Cattle ranching in Brazil historically accounts for 24% of global annual tropical deforestation and plays an outsized role in global greenhouse gas emissions.
Here's how halting deforestation can help us reach net zero
May 21, 2022 · Halting deforestation can help tackle climate change and meet net zero targets, as well as protect biodiversity and the livelihoods of those who rely on them.
Deforestation can't be stopped by voluntary action alone
Jan 15, 2020 · Half of tropical deforestation is illegal, and it won't be stopped by voluntary measures alone.