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
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
European Nations Unite for $2.5 Billion Congo Rainforest Rescue
In a significant move to address global deforestation, European nations have pledged $2.5 billion to protect the Congo rainforest. The plan was announced at a United Nations climate summit, where France revealed the multi-nation initiative aimed at c... [796 chars]
Prince William makes heartfelt pledge to brave activists facing death threats from gangs
On his final day in Brazil today, Prince William spoke to indigenous people in Belem who told him about the pight to save their land in the Amazon from deforestation
Prince William heard directly from indigenous people about their plight to save thei... [3184 chars]
EXCLUSIVE: ECR seeks EPP alliance to delay and tweak deforestation rules
MEPs from the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) are seeking an alliance with the European People’s Party (EPP), the largest group in Parliament, to postpone and rework the EU’s deforestation rules, as the landmark legislation faces fresh po... [2139 chars]
COP30: Could Brazil’s ambitious new ‘Tropical Forest Forever’ fund help curb deforestation?
Last year, the Brazilian government proposed a plan to pay countries to preserve their tropical forests. Over the past few months, they have been finalising details and garnering support.
On Thursday, as part of COP30, they unveiled the long-awaited ... [5062 chars]
What is Global Forest Fund that is set to dominate COP30 summit in Brazil?
The upcoming COP30 in Brazil is under a close eye, being deemed an imperative edition of the annual climate summit.
The host nation's Amazonian city, Belem, has brought into focus the critical role of tropical forests in climate mitigation. One of th... [3797 chars]
Brazil's Climate Commitment in Question: Deforestation vs. Development
As Brazil plays host to COP30, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's climate commitments are in the spotlight. Lula seeks to portray Brazil as an environmental leader, yet ongoing development projects in the Amazon raise questions about the sincerity... [716 chars]
Europe Rallies for Congo Rainforest While Brazil Pushes Global Fund
European countries have announced a major commitment of $2.5 billion to a conservation initiative aimed at saving the Congo rainforest. As seen by Reuters, the plan is spearheaded by France, with support from Germany, Norway, Belgium, and Britain.
Th... [429 chars]
Brazil's Groundbreaking Tropical Forest Fund: A Leap Towards Sustainable Preservation
Brazil has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting the preservation of tropical forests, revealing details of a new fund supported by USD 5.5 billion in pledges. The plan, known as the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, was announced ... [788 chars]
Brazil’s soya moratorium slowed Amazon deforestation. Now it’s challenged
Since 2007, Marcelo Salazar has been living in the place that is the king of deforestation in Brazil: Altamira, in the state of Para. About the size of Florida, the Amazonian municipality was the fastest deforester in the country for several years in... [10136 chars]
Amazon Summit: Leaders Unite Against Climate Crisis
In a pivotal meeting held on Thursday in Brazil, global leaders convened for a summit that set the stage for the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belem, within the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for... [462 chars]
News API sources: NewsCatcher & GNews