Forests

Humanity is inextricably linked to forests. Countless livelihoods depend on forested areas, which play critical roles in absorbing carbon, providing food and water, and sustaining biodiversity. However, deforestation, degradation, and fragmentation are diminishing forests, while illegal logging and related corruption are eating away at tax revenue and stirring conflict. Efforts like the global pledge to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030, unveiled at COP26 in late 2021, are now more necessary than ever.This briefing is based on the views of a wide range of experts from the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and is curated in partnership with World Resources Institute.