Brazil is currently experiencing the worst drought since records began. This causes wildfires to spread more quickly and threatens the power supply in some regions.
By Lisa Kuner
The southern Amazon rainforest emits more CO2 than it absorbs due to forest damage. The causes of this damage are varied, but according to a study, humans are once again responsible.
By Lukas Bayer
If the Amazon rainforest crossed its tipping point, rainfall as far as Argentina and Uruguay would be affected. Researchers still debate when the tipping point will be reached – and whether the entire rainforest will change or just parts of it.
By Alexandra Endres
Norway donates 50 million US dollars to the Amazon Fund. By doing so, it recognizes Brazil's efforts to end deforestation.
By Kira Huth
Norway donates 50 million US dollars to the Amazon Fund. By doing so, it recognizes Brazil's efforts to end deforestation.
By Lisa Kuner
The Amazon Summit in Belém accomplished less than hoped: The eight countries bordering the rainforest failed to agree to halt deforestation by 2030 completely. Colombia and Brazil quarreled over oil. But the final declaration lays the foundation for far-reaching cooperation on forest conservation – and includes a message to the EU.
By Daniela Chiaretti
The EU Commission is urging Brazil and the other Mercosur countries to commit to certain sustainability goals as part of the planned trade agreement. Criticism is now mounting in the four countries – it will come down to a test of strength.
By Redaktion Table
Indonesia is one of the countries with a particularly large amount of tropical rainforest. Preserving it is important for the climate, and in fact, deforestation rates have been declining recently. How did Indonesia manage that?
By Alexandra Endres
