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 …
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 …
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 4.1 …
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 …
Companies warn EU anti-deforestation law delays endanger forests
Oct 8, 2025 · A letter signed by major agri-food companies including Nestle, Ferrero and Olam Agri, has warned of the damage that delays to the European Union's (EU) anti-deforestation law could have. …
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 …
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 …
Investment in reforestation is critical for Mexico's forests
Sep 30, 2022 · This type of agriculture is boosting yields, whilst also restoring nature in Mexico Mexico's deforestation rate is one of the world's highest But Mexico suffers from one of the highest rates of …
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.