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Global Deforestation

This section is intended to collect data on the current status of global deforestation. This is accomplished through the utilization of APIs, databases, news sources, MapBuilders, and academic journals.

Global forest loss map

World map of forest cover loss from 2001 to 2025 (Global Forest Change, University of Maryland)

Credits: University of Maryland, department of geographical sciences.

Results from time-series analysis of Landsat images characterizing forest extent and change.

Trees are defined as vegetation taller than 5m in height and are expressed as a percentage per output grid cell as ‘2000 Percent Tree Cover’. ‘Forest Cover Loss’ is defined as a stand-replacement disturbance, or a change from a forest to non-forest state, during the period 2000–2019. ‘Forest Cover Gain’ is defined as the inverse of loss, or a non-forest to forest change entirely within the period 2000–2012. ‘Forest Loss Year’ is a disaggregation of total ‘Forest Loss’ to annual time scales.

Reference 2000 and 2019 imagery are median observations from a set of quality assessment-passed growing season observations.

News List

Government to stamp illegal deforestation out of UK supply chains

The government is stepping in to ensure everyday products sold in Great Britain do not drive illegal deforestation around the world. Commodities linked to deforestation, such as soy, palm oil, cattle, cocoa, timber, coffee and rubber, will be require... [3457 chars]

EUROPE SAYS

Brazil's Lula says climate change 'has disappeared' from global agenda

ANTALYA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva blasted the lack of action on global warming Wednesday, telling the UN climate summit the issue "has disappeared" from the world agenda. "Since the start of this year, climate change has disappea... [1080 chars]

The New Indian Express

Conservation supporters raise £287,871 to save a vital orangutan forest in Borneo; funds will help protect 16 hectares of rainforest and reconnect wildlife habitats cut off by deforestation

Conservation supporters have raised £287,871 through an international fundraising appeal to help protect a 16-hectare patch of rainforest in Malaysian Borneo, creating a potential lifeline for endangered orangutans and other wildlife. Announced by th... [4087 chars]

Times of India

Climate Change & Disasters Joint Risk Review Vital

Dhurjati Mukherjee With the next UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) scheduled to be held in Türkiye from November 9 to 20, 2026, fossil fuels and deforestation are expected to figure prominently in the discussions, as they did last year. Their cont... [7385 chars]

Daily Excelsior

Business leaders urge COP31 Presidency to commit to global action on clean electrification and heavy industry to keep global warming well below 2°C

Global warming will reach 2.6°C by 2100 if no new policy support is offered and technologies are adopted only when they become cost-competitive, say signatories of a letter published today. Clean electrification, with electricity meeting over 50% of ... [5237 chars]

The Manila Times

Central Bank asked to look into JBS and BlackRock over illegal deforestation

A complaint has been filed with the Central Bank of Ireland against investment funds linked to the world’s largest meat company accusing them of profiting from criminal deforestation of the Amazon. The complaint alleges the activities of the funds, m... [2859 chars]

The Irish Times

Investigation links Australian deforestation to beef farming and major bank loans

ACF's latest report, "Bulldozers and Broken Promises," an investigation into deforestation, has ruffled a few feathers. But someone has to do it. Why? Because deforestation is a huge problem in Australia. An average of around 400,000 hectares (988,00... [4515 chars]

Phys.org

JBS faces complaints filed over alleged links to Amazon deforestation

By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — A coalition of environmental and human rights advocacy groups has filed 14 legal complaints with European financial regulators and prosecutors against JBS, the world’s largest meat company, along with its b... [7543 chars]

Santa Ana Orange County Register

News API sources: NewsCatcher & GNews