Brazil's Amazon deforestation rate fell 11% in the year ending July 2025, indicating a reversal of previous trends. This matters as it reflects the impact of new policies under President Lula da Silva amidst ongoing threats from fires and climate change.

Recent data indicates that Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced an 11% decrease in deforestation for the year ending July 2025, the lowest rate since 2014. This positive trend is largely credited to the environmental policies of President Lula da Silva, which have reversed the deforestation surge seen during Jair Bolsonaro's presidency. Despite this progress, the Amazon faces severe threats from fires and forest degradation, with 60% of the 2.78 million hectares lost in 2024 attributed to fire. As Brazil gears up to host COP30, discussions will center on maintaining these gains and addressing the challenges posed by climate change, infrastructure projects, and policy uncertainties. The proposed $125 billion Tropical Forest Forever Facility aims to support tropical forest nations, but its success hinges on effective governance and financial backing.