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India Ranks 3rd in Global Forest Gain, Boosts Carbon Sinks
10/25/2025
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Story summary
- India ranks 9th globally in total forest area and 3rd in annual net forest gain, according to the FAO's Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025.
- India's forest area spans about 72.74 million hectares, representing 2% of the world's forests.
- India sequesters around 150 million tonnes of CO2 annually, ranking 5th among global carbon sinks.
- The National Mission for a Green India and community-driven programs have been pivotal to this progress.
