# In 2024, tropical forests were lost at a record rate, mainly due to fires, which overtook farming as the top threat. The Amazon, hit by severe drought, saw major losses, releasing 3.1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide. While countries like Brazil struggle, others, such as Indonesia, have shown progress with strict no-burning laws. Experts are now warning of a dangerous climate feedback loop. As COP30 approaches, calls are growing for financial incentives to protect forests and counteract the rising trend of deforestation.
Tropical forests vanished at record rate in 2024 driven by fires