Tropical Forest Loss Slows in 2025
Analysis based on 21 articles · First reported Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026
The report indicates a positive trend in curbing deforestation in some nations like Brazil and Colombia, which could attract environmentally conscious investors and potentially influence carbon credit markets. However, continued high deforestation in other regions and the increasing threat of climate-fueled fires, particularly in Canada, pose ongoing risks to agricultural commodities and forestry-related industries, potentially leading to supply chain disruptions and increased operational costs.
A report by the World Resources Institute and the University of Maryland, College Park revealed that tropical forest destruction slowed in 2025, decreasing by 36 percent from 2024, but still remains at alarming levels. This slowdown is largely attributed to decisive government actions, particularly in Brazil under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who relaunched anti-deforestation plans. Colombia and Malaysia also showed progress in limiting forest loss. However, countries like Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Madagascar continue to experience high rates of deforestation, often driven by agricultural expansion. The report also highlights the growing threat of climate change-fueled fires, with Canada experiencing its second-worst fire year on record, turning forests into sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Indonesia saw a 14 percent increase in forest loss, partly due to President Prabowo Subianto's food estate program.
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