Recent data and statements from various sources indicate a significant decrease in deforestation rates in the Amazon region of Brazil and Colombia. The Colombian Ministry reports a 25-35% reduction in deforestation last year, while Brazil's Environment Minister confirms a 40% decrease in Q1 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Conservationists attribute these positive changes to shifting political will and new leadership in both countries.
Brazil and Colombia are curbing destruction of Amazon rainforest https://t.co/Acq2FBoPD9
One of our best episodes so far. "The Environmental and Social History of Deforestation in the Amazon." https://t.co/RgHIUEvjTe via @YouTube
Brazil and Colombia did the most to curb deforestation in 2023, coinciding with their pro-environment presidents taking office. Much more must be done to protect the Amazon, but it is encouraging that political will has already made a big difference https://t.co/yx83VUDAeP 👇
South America has lost 30% of its primary forest cover since 2001. But there are reasons for optimism. Last year saw a 24% reduction in deforestation compared with 2022 https://t.co/3zJGfjM7DQ 👇
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon down 40% in Q1, minister says #Amazon https://t.co/uTqAQ22rF8
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon down 40% in Q1, minister says https://t.co/eaVKJIhui0 https://t.co/gKgEUWE4Tc
⚠️ DEFORESTATION IN BRAZIL'S AMAZON DOWN 40% IN Q1, MINISTER SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/eYPPnWd3mw Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has decreased 40% in the first three months of 2024 when compared to the same period a year earlier, Environment Minister Marina Silva said…
Preliminary figures for January and February 2024 show greater reductions in Amazon deforestation compared with 2023. Hopefully this is only the beginning https://t.co/vp820GoAp4 👇
Conservationists say changing political will has led to major drops in deforestation in Brazil and Colombia, but overall rates remain "stubbornly consistent." https://t.co/kFSxO2U2BB
Brazil and Colombia see "remarkable" decrease in forest destruction after leadership changes, data show. https://t.co/8PoGUFNDmz
Colombia Amazon deforestation forecast down 25% to 35% last year, ministry says https://t.co/GTJJOouDv2 https://t.co/UXRXtUqgnj