Deforestation

Report finds most forest countries are yet to incorporate measures to tackle deforestation in their national climate action plans

Oil and gas giant reverses 2021 ruling in blow to climate campaigners, European Parliament delays landmark deforestation legislation by a year, and German city announces 2035 gas grid phase-out

Decade of analysis reveals urgent need to ramp up nature protection efforts, as UN deadline to restore forests nears

Greenpeace analysis estimates methane emissions from leading agri-businesses now match those from the 100 largest fossil fuel firms

Scientists claim fresh approach to restoring tree cover to previously deforested areas could remove more CO2 from the atmosphere and at a lower cost

Majority of companies remain far from achieving deforestation and conversion-free supply chains, new data claims

Majority of financial institutions are failing to enact policies that track and reduce exposure to land conversion-related crimes, survey finds

However, fresh data from the WRI shows progress in combatting deforestation in Brazil and Colombia was offset by worsening picture in other key countries such as Bolivia, Laos and Nicaragua in 2023

MPs warn 'businesses cannot afford anymore uncertainty' over delayed supply chain deforestation due diligence legislation

Report reveals how governments are delivering a wave of nature and land-based climate policies, presenting huge risks and opportunities for businesses and investors