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- How can we save the world’s rainforests? - The World Economic Forum
Rainforests are crucial in the fight against climate change But deforestation remains a significant threat as the global demand for food continues to rise
- 3 changes needed to create a more regenerative economy
The Amazon rainforest is vital to our future but under increasing threat Highlighting the benefits of regenerative economy is key, says this leader
- Tropical forests lost at fastest recorded rate in 2024
1 Record-breaking tropical forest loss in 2024 The tropics lost a record-breaking 6 7 million hectares of primary rainforest in 2024, according to new data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD lab, published via the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch platform
- Old-growth forests and ancient trees: what you need to know
A new World Resources Institute report paints a concerning picture for the world’s forests Old-growth forests and ancient trees are critical for climate stability, biodiversity and human well-being Here’s why they matter, the threats they face and how we can protect them
- The Democratic Republic of Congo to create the Earth’s largest . . .
A new model of green economic development, conservation and peacebuilding in eastern DRC is protecting the forest while sustainably harnessing natural resources to benefit local communities
- 4 vital steps to protect the world’s remaining rainforests
Understanding the economic value of rainforests and conserving them will enable greener and more inclusive economies, leading to a more sustainable world
- 6 things you didn’t know about rainforests | World Economic Forum
1 Temperate rainforest are the densest store of above-ground carbon in the world When we think of rainforests, our minds tend to turn to the great tropical rainforests of the Amazon or Congo Far less talked about are temperate rainforests, found mainly in coastal and mountainous regions where temperatures are less sticky
- What are the Amazons flying rivers’ – and how does deforestation . . .
Flying rivers in the Amazon rainforest are a vital part of the water cycle for Latin America’s 670 million people, as well as the region’s unique biodiversity A soaring rate of deforestation and climate change are increasingly affecting the health of flying rivers in the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest The Tropical Forest Alliance, hosted by the World Economic Forum
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