Global Forest Watch

For decades, @WorldResources has been at the forefront of tackling environmental challenges with bold, innovative solutions. With @globalforests, we used satellite technology and cloud computing to shine a light on exactly where deforestation was happening, promoting transparency and accountability. Watch more #StoriesThatChangedTheWorld from WRI 👉 go.wri.org/stories-change…

Forests generate priceless benefits for the planet: capturing carbon, generating rain and supplying food, medicine, wood and countless other products. But neglected forests can quickly turn into liabilities. From escalating wildfire to exacerbated droughts, we’re already starting to see a shift around the globe. The question is: Will it trigger action? go.wri.org/forests-assets…

AI is transforming how we monitor forests, map biodiversity and restore ecosystems🌍 @worldresources new AI for Nature paper — developed with @Google — explores how artificial intelligence can accelerate conservation and climate action while ensuring equity, transparency and human oversight. Read the report: go.wri.org/ai-for-nature #AIforNature #ClimateAction #ConservationTech #ArtificialIntelligence

🔥Confirmed.  Forest fires are becoming more widespread and destructive around the globe.  @worldresources @globalforests calculated that forest fires now burn more than 2X as much tree cover each year as they did two decades ago. Learn more: go.wri.org/forest-fire-tr…

🌲🧯Forest fires are increasing. You might be wondering, could climate change play a role? The short answer? Yes, it does. The hotter, drier conditions create the vicious "climate-fire feedback loop," leading to more devastating and frequent fires. Get the long answer👉 go.wri.org/climate-fire-l…

🌳🔥#WRIExplains: The Climate-Fire Feedback Loop More on what's driving this feedback loop & how it's currently playing out in the world's forests👉 go.wri.org/fire-feedback-… ✅Follow @globalforests for the latest #TreeCoverLoss data

Our analysis of new 2024 #TreeCoverLoss data from @UMD_GLAD shares a sobering story — the tropics saw a record-shattering amount of forest in 2024, fueled by massive wildfires. 🔥 Read the full analysis 👉 gfr.wri.org/latest-analysi…

🌳@globalforests’ analysis of #TreeCoverLoss data from @umd_glad reveals the tropics saw an unprecedented level of fires in 2024. We cannot afford to ignore the 2024 wake-up call 👉 go.wri.org/tree-cover-los…

Massive wildfires 🔥🔥 are quickly spreading across the Los Angeles area, fueled by a lack of rainfall, and strong and dry winds across the Southern California region. #ForestFires have become increasingly devastating for #California over the past two decades, and they are not an isolated event. Climate change is making wildfires more frequent and intense, resulting in larger forest fires worldwide. More data from @globalforests on why forest fires are getting worse▶ gfw.global/3SOwmPE

A new version of the Spatial Database of Planted Trees is now available on GFW. The updated planted trees map incorporates new national and global data, nearly doubling geographic coverage to 158 countries. 🌎🌍🌏 Read more: gfw.global/3DG430P

Tree cover gain data from @UMD_GLAD on GFW now allows users to calculate how much tree cover was gained compared to additional base lines, either 2000, 2005, 2010 or 2015. Explore the data: gfw.global/3DEw88J Read the blog: gfw.global/3BxvwBv #GenerationRestoration

📢 We added DIST-ALERT to GFW, a new global data set developed by @UMD_GLAD and @NASAJPL's OPERA project in collaboration with @landcarbonlab. This global data set provides disturbance alerts within forests and other ecosystems.🌳🌾🌴🌿🌱 Read more: gfw.global/4gn0R8O

We are thrilled to share the fifth installment of our #GFW10 Voices of Global Forest Watch series, featuring @laporjpik's Muhammad Ichwan. 🛰 🎥 Watch the full interview and learn more about JPIK's work in our newest blog ➡ gfw.global/3CPwbhA

Meet Vinicius Silgueiro! 👋 As part of our #GFW10 Voices of Global Forest Watch series, Vinicius shares how Instituto Centro de Vida integrated technology into environmental conservation efforts across Mato Grosso, Brazil. 🎥 gfw.global/3WZbd8j Via @globalforests

57% of tree cover loss linked to coal extraction from 2000 to 2019 happened in Indonesia alone⛏️🌳 Mining in this region has taken a toll on people and landscapes. Find out how from @globalforests▶️ bit.ly/48fRuoc

Grasslands—including shrublands & savannas—cover ~40% of Earth, supporting 1B+ people & storing vital carbon. Yet, only 10% are protected. The #GlobalPastureWatch consortium is creating groundbreaking data to monitor & protect these critical ecosystems. bit.ly/gpw2024

🌍 Forest definitions vary worldwide, shaping how we monitor & protect landscapes. Aligning them could enhance geospatial monitoring, but outdated definitions limit accurate tracking of forest cover. Read more: bit.ly/4eLGfG1

Participe en este importante dialogo sobre los impactos ambientales de la minería y cómo podemos trabajar colectivamente para proteger nuestros bosques. 🌳 Registrarse en español ➡ gfw.global/3CMb280 Register in English ➡ gfw.global/4fSo0PP

In our 3rd #GFW10 webinar, we’ll hear how @RainforestUS, @orau_oficial and @fwindonesia are using deforestation alerts on GFW to stop illegal #deforestation. Register today! English ➡ gfw.global/3AoTmP1 Español ➡ gfw.global/40zFUTd