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flag Forests worldwide lose 10.9 million hectares yearly due to climate change, fires, and pests, threatening carbon storage and sustainability goals.

flag Global forests face escalating threats from climate change, wildfires, and pests, risking decades of conservation progress, according to the UN ECE. flag Despite a 60 million hectare gain in the UNECE region since 1990, forests worldwide lose about 10.9 million hectares annually, with wildfires and pests causing massive damage. flag Boreal forests, storing 32% of global terrestrial carbon, are especially vulnerable to warming, permafrost thaw, and fires. flag Experts warn forests could shift from carbon sinks to emitters without urgent action. flag The UNECE urges world leaders to strengthen forest protection ahead of COP30, emphasizing fire prevention, pest control, restoration, and climate-smart management to meet 2030 sustainability goals.

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