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Forests worldwide lose 10.9 million hectares yearly due to climate change, fires, and pests, threatening carbon storage and sustainability goals.
Global forests face escalating threats from climate change, wildfires, and pests, risking decades of conservation progress, according to the UN ECE.
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.
Boreal forests, storing 32% of global terrestrial carbon, are especially vulnerable to warming, permafrost thaw, and fires.
Experts warn forests could shift from carbon sinks to emitters without urgent action.
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.
Los bosques de todo el mundo pierden 10,9 millones de hectáreas anualmente debido al cambio climático, los incendios y las plagas, lo que amenaza el almacenamiento de carbono y los objetivos de sostenibilidad.