"Rising Deforestation Threatens Climate and Biodiversity Goals" Bolivia and Canada, according to data from the World Resources Institute and the University of Maryland. These countries experienced large increases in forest loss, often driven by more land being brought under agricultural cultivation, and experts warn that continuing deforestation puts governments dangerously off-track in meeting their climate and biodiversity commitments.
"Challenges and Solutions in Rainforest Deforestation" Deforestation of pristine rainforests accelerated in 2023, with an area nearly the size of Switzerland being cleared, despite significant reductions in forest loss in the Brazilian and Colombian Amazon. The increase was primarily driven by agricultural expansion in countries such as Bolivia, Laos, and Nicaragua. While some progress has been made in reducing deforestation in certain regions, experts argue that compensation funds for conserving standing rainforests and robust governance are crucial to addressing this global issue.
"Global Deforestation Threatens Climate and Biodiversity Goals" Deforestation rates remain high, putting global climate and biodiversity commitments at risk. Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Bolivia account for over half of the total primary rainforest loss. Despite some progress in slowing deforestation rates, experts warn that compensation funds and governance improvements are needed to maintain standing forests.
PIL DOCTRINE:nternational environmental law encompasses the legal norms and processes that address transboundary, regional, or global environmental issues. International environmental concerns generally result from human impacts on the natural environment, such as pollution or resource use related to production or consumption processes.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
LINK: //www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/04/global-deforestation-rainforest-climate-goals-brazil-colombia-agriculture
REPORTER: SARAH CANTERA
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