Global deforestation targets look set to fail
Off track: We are not on track to end deforestation by 2030
In 2023, global deforestation persisted despite needing a 10% annual reduction to reach zero deforestation by 2030. The global deforestation rate in 2023 was 2% higher than the baseline from 2018-2020. Thus, we are off track to meet this target. Learn more about recent findings based on the latest data.
Data source: World Resources Institute | Global Forest Review (click on links to learn more).