May 27, 2025 · 1. Record-breaking tropical forest loss in 2024 The tropics lost a record-breaking 6.7 million hectares of primary rainforest in 2024, according to new data from the University of …

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 …

Jul 12, 2024 · Flying rivers in the Amazon rainforest are a vital part of the water cycle for Latin America’s 670 million people, as well as the region’s unique biodiversity. A soaring rate of deforestation and …

May 20, 2026 · The International Day for Biological Diversity, a global UN event, highlights how essential biodiversity is to life on Earth and how rapidly it continues to be eroded.

Nov 12, 2024 · This weekly round-up contains the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate news: World set to breach 1.5°C warming limit in 2024; How will US …

Dec 4, 2020 · Every day, the world loses about 81,000 hectares (200,000 acres) of rainforests. For generations, governments and economists evaluated the monetary value of rainforests by tangible …

Nov 10, 2022 · Rainforests are crucial in the fight against climate change. But deforestation remains a significant threat as the global demand for food continues to rise.

Jun 4, 2024 · There are 17 megadiverse countries – nations with extreme biodiversity. The World Economic Forum’s Nature Action Agenda calls for public- and private-sector collaboration to stop …

Apr 30, 2019 · The tropics lost 12 million hectares of tree cover in 2018, the fourth-highest annual loss since record-keeping began in 2001. Of greatest concern is the disappearance of 3.6 million …

Jun 11, 2020 · In the past 50 years, Ethiopia has lost 98% of its forested areas. To mediate this, it planted an estimated 350 million trees in just a single day in 2019. Their success has inspired other …