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European Space Agency / Wikimedia (Attribution)Global Tropical Rainforest Loss Slows in 2025, Report Finds
A new study indicates that tropical primary rainforest loss decreased by 36 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, totaling 4.3 million hectares. Researchers attribute much of the slowdown to policy changes in Brazil, though overall loss remains above targets for halting…
NASA/Bill Ingalls / Wikimedia (Public domain)Indigenous Leaders Discuss AI Use for Environmental Protection at UN Forum
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues are examining ways to leverage artificial intelligence for monitoring deforestation and climate impacts. A new study highlights AI's benefits alongside risks from resource extraction for data centers. C…
newser.comJaguar Sighted in Honduras Mountain Range for First Time in Decade
A conservation organization reported the first confirmed sighting of a jaguar in Honduras' Sierra del Merendón mountain range in 10 years. The sighting occurred on February 6, 2026, and was captured by a camera trap. This development follows efforts to combat deforestation and po…
Muhammad ECTOR Prasetyo from Pamiers, Toulouse, France / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Investors Call for Measures to Address Deforestation and Human Rights Issues in Nickel Mining
A group of investors managing $16 trillion in assets has urged nickel mining companies to take action against deforestation and human rights risks. The initiative targets operations in Indonesia, a major nickel producer. The letter highlights environmental damage and labor concer…
Floods in Sumatra Kill Over 1,200, Linked to Deforestation
In November 2025, floods and landslides in Sumatra, triggered by Cyclone Senyar, killed more than 1,200 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. The disaster affected areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, destroying homes and infrastructure. Abc reported that defores…