Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has decreased by 40% in the last year, according to new government data. This achievement is credited to stricter environmental enforcement and strengthened Indigenous land protections.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration has prioritized combating illegal logging and mining activities. Partnerships with Indigenous communities have further empowered local conservation efforts.
Despite the progress, environmental groups stress that long-term strategies are necessary to prevent a resurgence of deforestation. Brazil’s government has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring degraded lands and achieving net-zero deforestation by 2030.
