To tackle deforestation we must focus on land use. Here's why
Sep 13, 2022 · Stopping deforestation is crucial to cutting carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that 23% of global …
Are forests now contributing to climate change? | World Economic …
Jun 22, 2025 · Climate change, land degradation, deforestation and unsustainable land use cause some forests to emit more carbon than they absorb. Increasing nature restoration and …
How does deforestation affect rainfall? Here's a new study
Mar 6, 2023 · Agriculture is driving 90% of global deforestation, but the resulting reduction in rainfall is negatively impacting crop yields in tropical regions.
World off track to end deforestation by 2030, report finds
Oct 27, 2023 · Deforestation increased by 4% worldwide in 2022, meaning the world is 21% off track to end deforestation by 2030. But some countries are making progress.
The EU has delayed measures on deforestation-free products. But ...
Feb 17, 2025 · Deforestation compliance measures are essential to protecting the trees needed to curb global carbon emissions. The European Union Deforestation Regulation, for example, will …
Delay to EU deforestation rules must help people transition
Oct 16, 2024 · The period of delay to EU deforestation legislation can be used to assess early progress, refine the tools and build the capacity needed to implement it.
Afforestation can help to tackle climate change. Here's how
Nov 3, 2021 · This natural climate solution reduces the impact of desertification, supports ecosystems, and removes CO2 from the atmosphere. It is a countermeasure against …
Saving the Amazon rainforest – in 10 steps | World Economic Forum
Jul 23, 2021 · Deforestation and climate change have seen the Amazon rainforest lose a fifth of its forest cover in 50 years. Experts warn the region is approaching a dangerous tipping point, …
What the Amazon rainforest tells us about globalization
Nov 8, 2018 · Since ancient times, agriculture has been the primary cause of deforestation. Today, Chinese and American demand has a huge impact on the Amazon.
Investment in reforestation is critical for Mexico's forests
Sep 30, 2022 · Discover What’s the World Economic Forum doing about deforestation? Halting deforestation is essential to avoiding the worst effects of global climate change. The …