Colombia cuts deforestation by one-third as government targets Amazon and illegal mining

Colombia cuts deforestation by one-third as government targets Amazon and illegal mining

Colombia’s environment ministry reported a 33% drop in deforestation during the first quarter of 2025, citing coordinated enforcement efforts and strengthened partnerships with local communities.Steven Grattan reports for The Associated Press.In short:Colombia’s deforestation fell from 40,219 hectares in early 2024 to 27,000 hectares in early 2025, with the largest reductions seen in the Amazon’s national parks.The government cited a national ac…