Americas > Amazon deforestation slashed by 83% in areas protected by Indigenous Peoples, study says

Amazon deforestation slashed by 83% in areas protected by Indigenous Peoples, study says

Published 14:51 on July 16, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:51 on July 16, 2024  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

Deforestation rates on Indigenous-managed lands in Brazil's Amazon region are up to 83% lower compared to unprotected areas, a paper has found.
Deforestation rates on Indigenous-managed lands in Brazil's Amazon region are up to 83% lower compared to unprotected areas, a paper has found.


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