Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
Summary
Brazil's government announced a record drop in deforestation in the Amazon and savanna regions. This comes ahead of a presidential run-off election where the future of the rainforest is a major topic.Key Facts
- Deforestation in the Amazon fell by 41.8% in the year up to July 2026, the biggest drop since 1988.
- In the Cerrado savanna, deforestation dropped by 23.8% in the same period.
- Left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
- Lula reversed policies of his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, who allowed more forest clearing.
- Bolsonaro’s government saw nearly 60% more forest loss in the Amazon compared to the previous four years.
- Lula strengthened environmental monitoring and increased penalties for illegal logging.
- The Amazon rainforest covers 60% of Brazil and helps reduce global climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide.
- The presidential run-off will be between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son, Flavio, who supports his father’s policies.
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