Tropical Forest Fund at Crossroads
Environment Ministry credits enforcement, satellite monitoring, and coordination for reducing deforestation.
Fire detections in 2025 are the highest since 2010.
2024 drought and heat caused 2.78 million hectares of forest loss, 60% from fire.
Brazil faces COP30 with progress and peril in forest narrative.
Tropical Forest Forever Facility, a $125 billion fund, faces critical moment.
Changing patterns show degradation and road sprawl in forest loss.
DETER system reduced burned areas 45% to 21,543 square kilometers.
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