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AaravBengaluru, India · 2 days ago
“Our neighborhood started composting kitchen waste so less organic waste goes to landfill and more people think about how much we consume.”
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EarthAware
KNOW THE EARTH. CHANGE THE FUTURE.
DEFORESTATION
Forests Are
More Than Trees.
They are ecosystems, climate regulators, homes, and livelihoods — and they are under growing pressure.
4.14 billion ha
Forests cover about 32% of the world's land area.
10.9 million ha/year
Estimated global deforestation rate during 2015–2025.
4.12 million ha/year
Average annual net forest loss during 2015–2025.
17.6 → 10.9 million
Deforestation has slowed substantially since 1990–2000.
Source: FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025
LEARN
Understanding Deforestation
Deforestation is more than the loss of trees. It is the permanent conversion of forest land to another land use, affecting ecosystems, climate, biodiversity, and people who depend on forests.
TAKE ACTION
What Can We Do?
Deforestation is a global problem, but meaningful action happens at many levels.
OUR COMMUNITY
Small Actions,
Big Change.
What are people doing in their own communities?
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MayaNairobi, Kenya · 4 days ago
“We planted native trees around our community space and made a simple watering schedule so the young trees actually survive.”
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DanielSão Paulo, Brazil · 1 week ago
“Our local group now checks where the wood products we buy come from and chooses responsibly sourced alternatives whenever possible.”
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