Colombian Amazon deforestation surges as armed groups tighten grip aol.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aol.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Between 2022 and 2023, Colombia experienced a nearly 50% decrease in primary forest loss. That's the lowest level in a decade. One reason is that the government of President Gustavo Petro is prioritizing Colombia's environment, one of the most megadiverse in the world. But another reason involves an armed rebel group, which banned logging in the areas it still controls. Host
Briefing by Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia - Colombia reliefweb.int - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from reliefweb.int Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.