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Amazon Deforestation is Down. Here’s Why.

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For several years, headlines about Amazon deforestation have all been bad. Good news in Brazil where deforestation in the Amazon declined 66.1 For the first eight months of the year, the rate of deforestation is 48 percent lower than the same period in 2022. percent compared to last August. Gray: Yes, for sure.

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Peace has led to more deforestation in Colombia

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In the tropics, when conflict affected countries transition to peace, deforestation often increases. Accounting for these variations will be important for developing more effective conservation strategies in the future. However, half a century of internal conflict (1964-2016) has complicated conservation plans.

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Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force Kicks Off Annual Meeting in Heart of the Amazon Basin

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Tropical deforestation is estimated to cause more climate warming emissions than the global transportation sector , and deforestation rates have increased despite the COVID-19 pandemic. These partnerships are critical for conserving important forested regions of our world.

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HotSpots H2O: Indigenous Communities, Biodiversity Along Brazil-Peru Border Threatened by Highway Construction

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A proposal to extend the road 94 miles through this Andes-Amazon “transition zone,” to reach the Peruvian border, is gaining political momentum. . The expansion of BR-364 would contribute to the surging rate of Amazon deforestation, which nears its highest point in over a decade. .

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Jason Gray Joins the Emmett Institute as Project Director, Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force

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In his new role as Project Director of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force , Jason will help direct a major sub-national coalition focused on reducing tropical deforestation and advancing inclusive, equitable, low-emissions development at jurisdiction scale. The GCF Task Force includes 38 member states across 10 countries.

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Food and Farming Makes the Menu at UN Climate Talks

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Some critics argue against regenerative practices, citing lower productivity of these farms and the increased amount of farmland they can require, which could lead to deforestation, a driver of climate change. In a world where highly processed food dominates diets, deciding what goes on one’s plate has become more political than ever.

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HotSpots H2O: Polluted Rivers, Scarce Water, Sinking Capital: Report Warns of Dire Water Threats Facing Indonesia

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The report’s other recommendations include limiting groundwater extraction and reducing deforestation. The root of these diverse challenges is, at least in part, political and institutional.