World’s Forest Carbon Sink Shrank to its Lowest Point in at Least 2 Decades, Due to Fires and Persistent Deforestation

Forest loss been persistent in the Congo Basin over the last decade. Action is needed now to protect the region’s critical forests.

The world’s forests are assets that generate priceless benefits, but if neglected, they can quickly turn into liabilities.

In 2024, WRI Madagascar developed an approach to bridge the gap between global tree cover loss data and deforestation within Madagascar’s natural forests.