Tag: Amazon forests

  • Why Tropical Forest Loss Has Doubled

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    It’s no secret that the world’s tropical forests are under increasing pressure. However, recent data has highlighted just how rapidly the situation is worsening. According to satellite analysis from Global Forest Watch and the University of Maryland, around 67,000 km² of primary tropical rainforest was lost in 2024. That is double the amount lost in 2023 and…

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  • COP30: Key Takeaways

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    As the world continues to grapple with rising temperatures, biodiversity loss and extreme weather, COP30 (the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference) has offered up an infrequent moment of real progress. Held in Belém, Brazil this November, COP30 not only placed the Amazon rainforest at the centre of international climate policy, but also delivered…

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