Published: 15 October 2025Forest Declaration AssessmentGeneral
Forest Declaration Assessment 2025: World 63% Off Track on Zero Deforestation Goal
The Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 report revealed that 8.1 million hectares of forest were lost globally in 2024, a level of destruction 63% higher than the trajectory needed to halt deforestation by 2030. Deforestation emitted 3.1 Gt CO2-equivalent, equalling 150% of US energy sector emissions. Agricultural expansion accounts for 86% of global deforestation.
Loss of humid primary tropical forests spiked in 2024, largely due to climate change-induced forest fires, with forest degradation affecting 8.8 million hectares. On the positive side, restoration efforts are expanding, with at least 10.6 million hectares hosting forest restoration projects worldwide. India has set a target to restore 26 million hectares by 2030 and spends over 30 times more domestically on forest protection than international aid received.
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Q: The Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 shows the world is 63 percent off track on zero deforestation. Analyse drivers of forest loss and evaluate India's restoration commitments.
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The report recorded 8.1 million hectares of forest loss globally in 2024, 63 percent above the trajectory to halt deforestation by 2030. Deforestation emitted 3.1 gigatonnes of carbon-dioxide-equivalent; agricultural expansion drives 86 percent of loss. Humid primary tropical forests degraded across 8.8 million hectares. India targets 26 million hectares restoration by 2030.
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According to the Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 report, how much forest was lost globally in 2024?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 report revealed that 8.1 million hectares of forest were lost globally in 2024, a level 63% higher than the trajectory needed to halt deforestation by 2030. Agricultural expansion accounts for 86% of global deforestation.
