UN warns forest restoration window is closing as clearances accelerate

A UN Food and Agriculture Organization report finds over 489 million hectares of forest cleared since 1990 and calls for governments to prioritize restoration to meet food security and climate goals.

First covered Sep 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT · 1 article

UN warns forest restoration window is closing as clearances accelerate — Image via theguardian.com

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