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The Brazilian environment and climate change ministry reports that deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

decreased by 30.6% compared to last year, the lowest level in nine years. Additionally, deforestation in the Cerrado tropical savannah region decreased by 25.7%, the first decrease in five years.

Published November 8, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.

The Brazilian environment and climate change ministry reports that deforestation in the Amazon rainforest decreased by 30.6% compared to last year, the lowest level in nine years. Additionally, deforestation in the Cerrado tropical savannah region decreased by 25.7%, the first decrease in five years.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-11-08).