Jul 12, 2024 · Flying rivers in the Amazon rainforest are a vital part of the water cycle for Latin America’s 670 million people, as well as the region’s unique biodiversity. A soaring rate of deforestation and …

Aug 7, 2023 · Indigenous people play a key role in protecting the planet. Here’s what we can learn from them about living more sustainably and fighting the climate crisis.

Dec 4, 2020 · Every day, the world loses about 81,000 hectares (200,000 acres) of rainforests. For generations, governments and economists evaluated the monetary value of rainforests by tangible …

Nov 10, 2022 · Rainforests are crucial in the fight against climate change. But deforestation remains a significant threat as the global demand for food continues to rise.

Jan 30, 2024 · Indigenous Peoples, representing just over 6% of the global population, serve as stewards for 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity. Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon …

Oct 11, 2022 · The tropical rainforest in the Congo is the only one of the world’s big three tropical rainforests that can still be considered a strong net carbon sink. It sequesters more than 600 million …

Jun 17, 2025 · A new World Resources Institute report paints a concerning picture for the world’s forests. Old-growth forests and ancient trees are critical for climate stability, biodiversity and human …

May 27, 2025 · 1. Record-breaking tropical forest loss in 2024 The tropics lost a record-breaking 6.7 million hectares of primary rainforest in 2024, according to new data from the University of …

Jan 27, 2023 · Forests cover 31% of the world's land surface, acting as an important buffer against climate change, the UN says. Asia is home to some of the richest and most biodiverse forests in the …

Jul 23, 2021 · With the rainforest’s future hanging in the balance, scientists have drawn up a 10-point plan to help save the Amazon.