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Global Forest Health Declines, COP30 Seeks Solutions

10/14/2025

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A recent report finds global forest health has deteriorated significantly, threatening humanity's wellbeing.
Since 2021, deforestation has increased due to financial support for livestock and logging industries.
In 2024, 8.1 million hectares of forest were lost, widening the gap between commitments and reality.
The Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in Brazil seeks new funding initiatives to address these issues.

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Story summary

A recent report finds global forest health has deteriorated significantly, threatening humanity's wellbeing.
Since 2021, deforestation has increased due to financial support for livestock and logging industries.
In 2024, 8.1 million hectares of forest were lost, widening the gap between commitments and reality.
The Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in Brazil seeks new funding initiatives to address these issues.