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Many People in Brazil Do Not Have Access to Adequate Information About Climate Change and the Benefits of Renewable Energy
In general, in Brazil, the most reluctant groups include: Farmers and rural residents often rely on fossil fuels for their...
Opposition to Renewable Energy Projects and the Promotion of Nuclear Energy in Australia
Stances supported by right-wing political parties seeking to maintain the fossil fuel industry in the country and their traditional voting...
The U.S has Lost 10% of its Tree Cover Since 2010
A total of 818,814,000 acres in the United States is covered by forest. That’s 36.21% of the total land mass....
The UK’s Forests Play a Vital Role in the Country’s Climate Change Mitigation Strategy
Forests are essential in mitigating climate change by acting as carbon sinks, supporting biodiversity, and regulating local climates. In the...
Forests Cover Almost a Third of Turkey and Produce 42 Million Tons of Oxygen Annually
Forests cover almost a third of Turkey. They are almost all state-owned and vary from temperate rainforest in the northeast...
Spain’s Forest Ecosystems Could Become Sources of Emissions, As is Happening in Other European Countries
The update of the Spanish Forest Strategy and the Spanish Forest Plan in 2022 brought with it the publication of...
Urbanization, Farming, and Mining have Reduced South Africa’s Forest Stock
In 2010, South Africa had about 3.93 Mha of natural forest, covering over 4.3% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 12.3 ha of natural forest, equivalent to 26.2...
Saudi Arabia Forest Information and Data
According to data obtained from official Saudi sources, the forest area in Saudi Arabia will cover 0.45448% in 2021. Saudi...
Assessing Forest Cover and Composition in Nigeria
Nigeria’s once expansive forests are now under severe threat, reduced to only 12.8% of the country’s land—around 110,890 square kilometers....
Forests Play an Important Role in Mexico’s Paris Agreement NDC
Mexico is a biodiversity hotspot with an extensive forest cover that is crucial in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon,...
Forests of the Rising Sun: A Vital Resource in Japan’s Climate Strategy
Japan’s Forests Account for 67% of the Country’s Total Land Area Japan, known for its technological advancements and urban landscapes,...
Indonesia’s Forests: A Critical Biodiversity and Carbon Hub
Indonesia’s forests cover 52.1 % of the country’s total land. Of this, 50% are primary forests, the most biodiverse and...
Forests in India Cover About 21% of the Land Area
Forest cover is the total geographical area declared as forest by the government. As of 2021, the total forest cover...
Forests Cover About 32.68% of Germany’s Land Area
Forests play a crucial role in the ecosystem, acting as carbon sinks, centres of biodiversity and sources of renewable resources....
French Biodiversity Plan and Forest Policy Aim to Strike Balance Between Sustainable Forest Management and Economic Development
France is home to a vast expanse of forests, covering approximately 17 million hectares, constituting about 31% of the country’s...
EU’s High Forest Coverage will be an Asset in Achieving Climate Goals through Increased Carbon Sequestration
One of the less widely focused climate topics in the EU is the importance of forests. Forests act as natural...
Since 2010, Forest Cover in China has Doubled, Although Losses in Primary Forests have Also Occurred.
China is among the countries with the longest tradition of forest recuperation programs. The government launched the Three-North Shelterbelt Program...
Canada Has Been Losing its Old-Growth Forests
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) affirms 367 million hectares (Mha) of forest across Canada, comprising approximately 34.8% of Canada’s land. This...
Brazil’s Forests Cover 58.5% of its National Territory
Brazil’s forest area is significant. It is equivalent to approximately 58.5% of the national territory, covering an area of about...
Australian Forests Offset One-Third of the Nation’s Fossil Fuel Emissions
Australia is a large, dry country with diverse land cover. As of 2020, primary forest covered 134.01 million hectares, or...