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  1. What are the Amazon's 'flying rivers’ – and how does deforestation ...

    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 …

  2. Here’s how Indigenous people are protecting the planet | World …

    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.

  3. 4 vital steps to protect the world’s remaining rainforests

    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 …

  4. The world needs rainforests to stop climate change. Can we save them ...

    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.

  5. Lessons from Indigenous leaders to protect the Amazon rainforest

    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 …

  6. A deforestation guide: Everything from forests to farming | World ...

    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 …

  7. Old-growth forests and ancient trees: what you need to know

    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 …

  8. Tropical forests lost at fastest recorded rate in 2024

    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 …

  9. World Environment Day 2024: 17 megadiverse countries | World …

    Jun 4, 2024 · There are 17 megadiverse countries – nations with extreme biodiversity. The World Economic Forum’s Nature Action Agenda calls for public- and private-sector collaboration to stop …

  10. Dorjee Sun | World Economic Forum

    CEO of Bioeconomy which focuses on large scale carbon and biodiversity projects. Investor and advisor to companies in AI, quantum computing, precision fermentation, blockchain etc. Named by TIME …