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INTERVIEW: Scientist optimistic restoration will outpace deforestation in next 30 years

Published 11:14 on June 9, 2026 / Last updated at 11:14 on June 9, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Interviews), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Global data shows early signs that ecosystem restoration rates could exceed those of deforestation, according to the founding chair of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, who is optimistic this milestone could be reached within 30 years.
Global data shows early signs that ecosystem restoration rates could exceed those of deforestation, according to the founding chair of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, who is optimistic this milestone could be reached within 30 years.


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