Colombia Deforestation Rises 5% in 2025 Amid Amazon Pressure
Colombia lost 119,483 hectares of forest in 2025, marking a 5% increase in nationwide deforestation compared to the previous year, according to the Environment Ministry and IDEAM, the country’s meteorological agency. While officials emphasized that total forest loss remains 31% below 2021 levels, the new data highlights ongoing challenges in the Amazon and provides a … Read more