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Global tropical forests lost 4.3 million hectares in 2025, down 36% from previous year
Global tropical forest loss fell 36% in 2025 to 4.3 million hectares, thanks largely to Brazil's stronger anti-deforestation policies. However, researchers warn that climate-driven wildfires and the returning El Nino threaten to reverse progress, and losses remain far above the 2030 target level.