Deforestation has fallen but harsh realities remain
Amazon deforestation in Brazil fell to its lowest level since 2019, per the MapBiomas monitoring network, reflecting the direct impact of President Lula's anti-deforestation policies. For enterprises with ESG targets or Brazil-linked supply chains, the trend reduces regulatory exposure — though the report signals both progress and unresolved gaps.
According to the Annual Deforestation Report (RAD2025), released by the MapBiomas network, 984,794 hectares were cleared across Brazil