Global deforestation slowed in 2025 but remains off-track for 2030 targets

While deforestation rates declined overall in 2025, countries are still 70% off pace to meet UN goals to end forest loss by 2030, with fragile Latin American gains at risk from policy shifts.

First covered Oct 14, 2026 · 8:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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27d Climate Home News Global deforestation slowed in 2025 but Brazil’s election could undo “fragile” gains — Countries remain 70% off track to meet a goal to end deforestation by 2030, as progress in Latin America offset by failures in Africa The post Global…

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forestdeclaration.org Assessment2026 (forestdeclaration.org)

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Appeared in: 2026-10-14 (#16) · 2026-10-15 (#18)

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