rainforest protection
Deforestation's Role in Indonesia's Deadly Floods: Environmental Impact and Urgent Call for Forest Protection
Dec 02, 2025 06:02 pm CST
Indonesia's recent catastrophic floods claiming hundreds of lives highlight the devastating consequences of deforestation. Environmental experts reveal how extensive forest loss has significantly increased vulnerability to flash flooding and landslides across the country, particularly in Sumatra. As Indonesia consistently ranks among global leaders in annual forest loss, government officials and conservationists now urgently call for stronger protection measures and restoration efforts to prevent future disasters.
Brazil's Groundbreaking Tropical Forest Conservation Fund Proposal Explained by India's Environment Minister Ahead of COP30
Nov 04, 2025 02:52 am CST
Brazil has proposed the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, potentially the world's largest multilateral mechanism for tropical forest conservation, announced India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav ahead of COP30. This performance-based fund would provide steady payments for forest preservation, with 20% allocated to Indigenous peoples, while addressing critical climate concerns including deforestation, biodiversity loss, and carbon emissions reduction as the Paris Agreement marks its 10th anniversary.