Earth System Trend

Tropical Forest Loss

UNIT: Percentage

The rainforests are precious ecosystems essential to the functioning of our planet. They harbor a rich diversity of life, they drive weather systems and they absorb carbon dioxide. There is a real risk rainforests like the Amazon may cross tipping points leading to widespread collapse of the rainforest environment and a move to more savannah-like conditions. This is not good for the global climate. Many people and nations understand this threat and want to take action to protect these valuable ecosystems.