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Over 80% of deforestation in Brazilian Amazon, Cerrado over past 15 years ‘not authorised’ -analysis

Published 10:32 on December 17, 2025 / Last updated at 10:32 on December 17, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Unauthorised deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and Cerrado accounted for 86% of the total between 2009-24, a new analysis has found.
Unauthorised deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and Cerrado accounted for 86% of the total between 2009-24, a new analysis has found.


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