Tree loss vs reforestation

Tropical forests are vital ecosystems in the fight against climate change. Yet vast areas of forest are still degraded or lost through deforestation and environmental changes – despite countries pledging forest restoration.

A new study, that uses satellite data from ESA’s Climate Change Initiative, reveals that recovering forests only successfully combat a quarter of the current carbon emissions.

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