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 billion acres …
Are forests now contributing to climate change? | World Economic Forum
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 conservation efforts …
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 penalize …
Conserving and restoring forests for a food-secure future
Mar 21, 2025 · Forests and food security are deeply intertwined. Without urgent action, deforestation will continue to threaten global food supply, economies, biodiversity and the climate. By conserving 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 human …
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.
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 Indigenous …
Tropical deforestation's toll on human life, and other climate and ...
Sep 4, 2025 · Deforestation reduces shade and rainfall while increasing the risk of wildfires, all driving up temperatures. Deforestation could be responsible for over one-third of the warming experienced …
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.
Collective action is critical to end tropical deforestation | World ...
May 20, 2021 · The dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss cannot be solved without stopping tropical deforestation. Sustainable land use practices must replace commodity based …