Global Forest Goals Report 2026
On 11th May 2026, the United Nations Forum on Forests released the Global Forest Goals Report 2026, warning that the world lost more than 40 million hectares of forests between 2015 and 2025.
Key Findings of the Report
- Global forest area declined from 4.18 billion hectares in 2015 to 4.14 billion hectares in 2025.
- Annual net forest loss estimated at 4.12 million hectares per year.
- South America recorded highest annual forest loss - around 4.1 million hectares annually.
- Africa lost nearly 3 million hectares annually.
Major Drivers of Forest Loss
- Agricultural Expansion: Identified as the largest cause of deforestation globally.
- Fuel wood and Charcoal ....
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