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"Colombia poised for another drop in deforestation in 2025, data show"
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Colombia poised for another drop in deforestation in 2025, data show
Deforestation in Colombia appears to have declined in 2025, with notable reductions in several departments that have historically struggled with forest loss. An estimated 36,280 hectares (89,650 acres) of forest were lost during the first three quarters of the year, a 25% drop from the 48,500 hectares (about 119,850 acres) recorded over the same period […]

"Interpol announces a new global fight against illegal deforestation"
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Interpol announces a new global fight against illegal deforestation
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Interpol and partners launched a global law enforcement effort Wednesday aimed at dismantling criminal networks behind illegal logging, timber trafficking and gold mining, which drive large-scale deforestation and generate billions in illicit profits each year. The effort announced ahead of the U.N. COP30 climate summit in Brazil will focus mainly on tropical forests […]

"Congo Reforestation Solutions: Student Group Plants 2,000 Trees to Fight Deforestation"
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Congo Reforestation Solutions: Student Group Plants 2,000 Trees to Fight Deforestation | Happy Eco News
Congo reforestation solutions developed by Green Congo Initiative have planted 2,000 trees across eastern provinces. The student-led organization trains youth in environmental conservation while addressing annual forest loss of 500,000 hectares. Community-based programs include climate education, sustainable agriculture, and native species planting to restore degraded ecosystems.

"Brazil boasts drop in deforestation ahead of UN climate talks"
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Brazil boasts drop in deforestation ahead of UN climate talks
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has fallen for the fourth straight year, the government said Thursday, a boost for the country just days before it hosts UN climate talks.

"UN report: Five charts showing how global deforestation is declining"
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UN report: Five charts showing how global deforestation is declining - Carbon Brief
The amount of forest lost around the world has reduced by millions of hectares each year in recent decades, says a UN report.