Tropical forest loss slows after record spike, but threat persists

Tropical forest loss slowed in 2025 after a record 2024 losses, but destruction remains alarming. The world still lost 4.3 million hectares-about 11 football fields every minute. Experts credit stronger policies in countries like Brazil, yet warn climate-driven fires and agriculture continue to threaten forests. Loss levels remain far above targets needed to halt deforestation by 2030 globally.