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2022 Forest Declaration Assessment
November 5 , 2022
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- Deforestation rates worldwide declined only modestly in 2021 by 6.3 % compared to the 2018-20 baseline.
- Some 145 countries affirmed their commitment to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030 at COP 26.
- But not a Single Global Indicator is on Track' to Reverse Deforestation by 2030.
- To be on course to halt deforestation completely by 2030, a 10% annual reduction is needed.
- While afforestation and restoration efforts have been commendable, more forest area is being lost than gained.
- Global forest loss decreased in 2021, but the crucial climate goal of stopping deforestation by 2030 would still be missed.
- Brazil was the world’s largest contributor to deforestation in 2021.
- Global tree cover increased by 130.9 million hectares over the past two decades.
- Three-quarters of the global gain was concentrated in 13 countries.
- The most significant improvements were observed in Russia (28.4 %), Canada, the United States, Brazil, and China.
- China showed the largest net gain in tree cover - 2.1 million hectares (Mha).
- India also marked a gain of 0.87 Mha in tree cover.
- Gabon reduced deforestation by 28% in 2021 compared to 2018-20.
- Forest funding must increase by up to 200 times to meet 2030 goals.
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