Amazon Deforestation Surges in April Reversing Recent Gains
In April, Amazon deforestation spiked to its highest level in 15 years, erasing recent progress and highlighting the urgent need to address the drivers
August 14, 2026
Forests and Deforestation
The role of forests and the impacts of tree loss.
Amazon Nations Fail to Agree on Deforestation Goals at Belém Summit
The Belém Summit of Amazonian leaders ended without a unified deforestation target, highlighting political, economic, and governance challenges that keep the rainforest vulnerable
August 11, 2026
Brazil Urges EU to Rethink Anti-Deforestation Law Over Trade Concerns
Brazil has asked the European Union to reconsider its anti‑deforestation law, arguing that the certification requirements could create trade barriers for Brazilian agricultural
July 31, 2026
Biodiversity and Forest Protection: Why Saving Trees Saves the Planet
Protecting forests preserves biodiversity, sequesters carbon, regulates water, and supports human livelihoods, making tree conservation essential for planetary health. Quick Answer Forests are
July 21, 2026
Brazil Calls on Western Nations to Fund Amazon Protection
Brazil has formally appealed to Western governments for financial support to protect the Amazon rainforest, emphasizing the global climate benefits and the urgent
July 19, 2026
Bolsonaro Accused of Crimes Against Humanity Over Amazon Destruction
Jair Bolsonaro’s policies that accelerated Amazon deforestation have prompted accusations of crimes against humanity, linking large‑scale ecosystem loss to violations of indigenous rights
July 11, 2026
