Amazon deforestation hits record low, down 42% year-on-year

Brazilian authorities report deforestation in the Amazon fell to 3,335 sq km in Aug 2025-Jul 2026, the lowest since records began ~40 years ago, a 42% drop from the prior year. The decline is attributed to stronger enforcement and monitoring, with Norwegian support via the Amazon Fund. This marks a significant reversal of the previous upward trend and signals effective policy implementation, though sustainability of the trend remains uncertain.