Deforestation
We lost a soccer field of primary rainforest every 6 seconds in 2019
Brazil single-handedly accounted for over a third of all loss of humid tropical primary forests worldwide, with more primary forest lost than any other tropical country in 2019. Read More
A Tipping Point: Why ‘carbon-cycle feedbacks’ could drive temperatures even higher
New research indicates that parts of the Amazon and other tropical forests are emitting more CO2 than they absorb. Some scientists are concerned about this development. Read More
Why protecting soil carbon is a win-win for farmers and the planet
The benefits of protecting and restoring soil carbon go well beyond any one farm or any one year. But not enough people are taking these steps. Read More
How GPS mapping and satellite technology help reduce deforestation
Sponsored: Technology can play a critical role in identifying risk and accelerating progress to reduce cocoa-related deforestation in Africa. Read More
Big businesses are failing forests
Amazon, TJ Maxx and Tyson are among well-known U.S. companies with no publicly stated deforestation strategy. Is your organization complicit? Read More
How climate change has altered cocoa farming in Ivory Coast
Severe droughts have caused soil fertility to decline and therefore, yields hampered. Read More
Statistic of the decade: 8.4 million soccer fields of land deforested in the Amazon
That’s equivalent to about 10.3 million American football fields. Read More
Capturing the opportunities of natural climate solutions
Sponsored: Companies are working with nature to reach their corporate carbon targets. Read More
IKEA to invest $220 million into becoming 'climate positive'
The investment will be focused on two areas — green energy and reforestation. Read More
Forestry sector cultivates SDG action plan
Roadmap is the latest in a series coordinated by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Read More
