Global deforestation fell in 2025, but Congo Basin losses surged
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Wed, 14 October 2026
7 reports- Le Figaro (France)02:33first to report
La déforestation a ralenti dans le monde l’an dernier, mais cette amélioration s’annonce peu durable avec la dégradation de la situation en Afrique centrale et le phénomène météorologique El Niño, selon une étude de référence publiée mercredi.
- Le Monde (France)03:00
Selon un rapport annuel de suivi de la déforestation, le rythme de perte de forêts a ralenti en 2025 dans le monde, mais les avancées se concentrent dans quelques pays seulement.
- El País (Spain)03:30
La reducción en un 33% de la pérdida forestal en el continente impulsa la mejora global, pero la incertidumbre por las elecciones en Brasil y el nuevo Gobierno en Colombia ponen en riesgo los logros, estima la Evaluación sobre los Bosques
- France Info (France)05:25
La situation s'est dégradée l'an dernier dans le bassin du Congo, où la déforestation a atteint 2,4 millions d'hectares, un niveau pour la première fois comparable à celui de l'Amérique latine.
- South China Morning Post05:27
Deforestation slowed worldwide last year, but the improvement is unlikely to last as the situation deteriorates in Central Africa and an exceptionally strong El Nino weather pattern intensifies, a new study said on Wednesday. Seven million hectares of forest – roughly the size of the Republic of Ireland – were permanently destroyed in 2025, a 15 per cent drop from the previous year, according to the annual Forest Declaration Assessment. The slowdown, however, is not enough to keep the world...
- El Pais English08:49
A 33% drop in forest loss across the region drove a global improvement, but uncertainty surrounding Brazil’s elections and Colombia’s new government could put those gains at risk, according to the Forest Declaration Assessment
- globalissues.org16:15
BERLIN, Germany/WASHINGTON, D.C., USA , October 14 (IPS) - The world lost more than 7 million hectares of forest to deforestation in 2025, a modest improvement on recent years but still far from what is needed to meet global forest protection targets by 2030, according to a new assessment of international conservation efforts.
Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- countercurrents.org10:28
SÃO PAULO/STIRLING—The enormous climate, water, and biodiversity benefits generated by tropical forests accrue to the entire world. But hardly any of the economic value created is captured by the…
- countercurrents.org12:45
SÃO PAULO/STIRLING—The enormous climate, water, and biodiversity benefits generated by tropical forests accrue to the entire world. But hardly any of the economic value created is captured by the countries and communities that safeguard them. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) was launched at last year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém to […]
- Times of India15:00
Brazil's Atlantic Forest is undergoing remarkable restoration efforts, spearheaded by World Land Trust and Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu. With 840,000 trees planted over 20 years, 607 hectares of degraded land have been revived into verdant forest. This initiative has created a vital wildlife corridor, facilitating the return of over 220 bird species to the previous wetland, while striving to protect and enhance the Guapiaçu watershed's remaining forest.
Fri, 16 October 2026
3 reports- Le Figaro (France)18:59
D’août 2025 à juillet 2026, 3.335 km2 ont été déboisés en Amazonie, soit une baisse de près de 42% par rapport aux 12 mois précédents.
- Libération (France)20:10
3 335 km² ont été déboisés entre août 2025 et juillet 2026, soit une baisse de 42 % par rapport à l’année précédente. Le président Lula vise «zéro déforestation illégale d’ici 2030».
- DW Top Stories22:30
The latest figures show that 3,335 square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest were cleared in the year ending in July, the lowest level since 1988. The drop has been described as an "historic achievement."
Sat, 17 October 2026
5 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)00:05
Die Abholzung im brasilianischen Amazonas ist auf den niedrigsten Stand seit Beginn der Aufzeichnungen 1988 gesunken. Die Regierung wertet den Rückgang als Erfolg der Schutzbemühungen von Präsident Lula, der gerade im Wahlkampf ist.
- BBC News World02:33
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
- Al Jazeera English02:49
Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.
- Times of India05:09
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has achieved a remarkable milestone, showing its lowest annual deforestation at just 3,335 square kilometres, dropping by 41.8 percent from last year's figure of 5,731 square kilometres. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's ambitious goal to halt illegal logging by 2030 underscores a strong political commitment to preserve this vital ecosystem, which plays a crucial role in climate stability and global environmental health.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)07:26
Im brasilianischen Amazonasgebiet werden jedes Jahr Tausende Quadratkilometer Wald gerodet. Brasiliens Präsident Lula will dies bis zum Jahr 2030 beenden. Schon jetzt gibt es einen Rekord.
Mon, 19 October 2026
2 reports- ČT24 (Czechia)07:30
Rozsah ničení amazonského pralesa v Brazílii klesl v uplynulých dvanácti měsících na minimum od začátku měření v roce 1988. Uvedl to brazilský ústav INPE, který tyto údaje celou dobu shromažďuje. Meziročně plocha zničeného amazonského pralesa v Brazílii klesla o 42 procent.
- latinpost.com23:03
Nicaragua leads the world in primary forest loss. Chinese mining now covers 10% of its land — including protected reserves and Indigenous territory.
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)14:30
Kurz vor der Präsidentenwahl meldet Brasilien die niedrigste Rodungsrate seit Beginn der Messungen. Die Zahl stimmt. Über den Zustand des Waldes sagt sie aber wenig aus.
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Times of India17:20
According to a recent report, the Amazon has lost 97 million hectares of primary forest by 2025. Most forest loss is attributed to human activity, particularly land clearing and fires. The disruptions to moisture pathways during dry seasons raise critical concerns for the ecosystem. A strong El Niño expected in late 2026 could exacerbate these issues and increase fire risks.