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Deforestation in Colombia during 2022 is forecast to have fallen by up to 10% versus the previous year


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Deforestation in Colombia during 2022 is forecast to have fallen by up to 10% versus the previous year, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Tuesday, citing significant decreases in the country's Amazon.
The South American country is one of the world's most biodiverse, with swathes of its continental territory covered by Amazon rainforest, which scientists say is vital to curbing catastrophic climate change, because of the vast amounts of greenhouse gases it absorbs.
Deforestation in Colombia in 2021 rose 1.5% versus the previous year to 1,741 square kilometers (430,218 acres), representing an area twice the size of New York City.

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  • Gorffly mokua

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    Great news indeed!

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    • EcoHubMap

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      For those who want to understand the situation in more detail, I recommend that you check out https://www.ecohubmap.com/hot-spot/deforestation-in-colombia/ahr1s4ml6cae15d

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      • walter lungayi

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        This is great news

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        • We Don't Have Time

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          Dear Rashid Kamau Thank you for getting your climate love to level 2! We have reached out to Colombia.com and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time

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          • mercy nduta

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            Halting deforestation would avoid direct emissions from the lost biomass as well as maintain the capacity of forests to absorb carbon and support resilience and sustainable livelihoods

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          • Tabitha Kimani

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            We continue to discourage deforestation but encourage reforestation and afforestation to help in sequestering carbon.

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            • Kevin

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              Incredible news ..action now awaits

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              • Videlis Eddie

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                Impressive news

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                • Edwin wangombe

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                  That's a great improvement... keep it up we are looking forward to a higher figure in the next report

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                  • Peter Kamau

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                    Awesome news indeed!

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                    • monicah mbesu

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                      wow this is impressive

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                      • Elizabeth Gathigia

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                        Good news

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                        • Joseph Githinji

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                          This is great progress 👏

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                          • zelda ninga

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                            This is good news,hoping they'll protect what is left.

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                            • Hilda Wangui

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                              Impressive news this is giving hope to the planet

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                              • Jane Wangui

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                                @hilda_wangui sometimes a little hope is all you need to move forward

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                              • Munene Mugambi

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                                As deforestation goes down, I would like to see afforestation go up

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                                • Marine Stephan

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                                  Wonderful news!!!! Let's hope and act so it becomes a trend!

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                                • Sarah Chabane

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                                  Great news! One more leader engaged in protecting nature & biodiversity!

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