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Amazon and Cerrado deforestation hit historic lows

Deforestation rates in the Amazon and Cerrado biomes have reached historic lows. According to data from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), Amazon deforestation fell by approximately 42% between August 2025 and July 2026, reaching 3,335 square kilometers—the lowest level since 1988. The Cerrado biome also saw a significant decline of nearly 24%, dropping to 5,516 square kilometers, its lowest level since 2001.

Separate data from MapBiomas indicates that in 2025, the Amazon recorded its lowest deforestation level in 41 years, totaling 693,000 hectares. Of this, 639,000 hectares occurred in primary vegetation. The report also highlights that agribusiness has expanded significantly near protected areas and roads, occupying 40.2% of the area within 5 kilometers of roads.

Global trends show a 15% decline in deforestation in 2025, largely driven by reductions in Latin America, specifically in Brazil and Colombia. However, researchers warn that rising deforestation in the Congo Basin and political shifts in South America could threaten global conservation goals for 2030.

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Amazon · Amazon rainforest · Central Africa · Cerrado · Climate Focus · Congo Basin · Erin Matson · Glasgow climate summit · Gustavo Petro · Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · MapBiomas

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