Deforestation Risk

Deforestation is a critical global environmental challenge, driving biodiversity loss, soil degradation, water cycle disruption, and contributing significantly to climate change. Each year, millions of hectares of forest are lost due to agriculture expansion, logging, mining, infrastructure development, and wildfires, with tropical regions being the most affected.

Between 2000 and 2023, the world lost over 100 million hectares of forest, equivalent to an area nearly the size of Egypt. This rapid decline threatens not only ecosystems but also the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people who depend on forests for food, water, shelter, and cultural identity. The economic costs are immense, with deforestation accelerating carbon emissions and reducing natural resilience against floods, droughts, and landslides.

The drivers of deforestation are both environmental and socio-economic. Unsustainable land-use practices, weak governance, illegal logging, and growing global demand for agricultural commodities such as palm oil, soy, and cattle ranching amplify the threat.

Mitigation requires continuous monitoring, transparent reporting, and sustainable land management policies. Through satellite remote sensing (optical, radar, and time-series change detection), ecosystem mapping, and carbon accounting, we provide reliable data on forest loss, degradation, and regeneration. These insights support governments, conservation agencies, and stakeholders in designing effective strategies to combat deforestation, protect biodiversity, and promote climate resilience.