Loss of tropical primary forests slows but still accelerates in key regions | FactaeLoss of tropical primary forests slows but still accelerates in key regions
Deforestation of tropical primary forests declined by 36 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to latest data.
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However, critical biodiversity zones continue to experience accelerated degradation despite this overall improvement.
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Perte de 4,3 millions d'hectares de forêt tropicale par an
Risque accru d'extinction d'espèces et d'effondrement climatique
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