Deforestation

Context: At COP30 in Brazil, the Presidency unveiled a non-binding 2030 roadmap to halt deforestation, guiding nations to align strategies, financing, and monitoring. First presented at the 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) in Bonn, Germany, on June 9, it drew varied responses from rainforest nations, developed countries, and civil society, but developing country representation remained inadequate.

What is Deforestation?