FAO State of the World’s Forests 2026
6 October 2026
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Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
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FAO State of the World’s Forests 2026
Context: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released The State of the World’s Forests 2026 (SOFO 2026) on 28 September 2026 during the 28th Session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 28). The report is titled “Restoring forests and landscapes: the way forward for a sustainable future.”
1. Major Findings: The report estimates that about 1.56 billion hectares of land are degraded globally, including more than 460 million hectares of forest land. Around 489 million hectares of forest have been lost through deforestation since 1990. Forest fires affect nearly 127 million hectares annually, while insects, diseases, extreme weather, land-use change and rising resource demand add further pressure.
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FAO's State of World's Forests 2026 reveals 1.56B hectares degraded globally. Explore restoration gaps, India's 26M hectare commitment, and pathways for sustainable forest recovery by 2030.
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forest restorationland degradationFAO SOFO 2026deforestationecosystem restorationLand Degradation Neutralityforest conservationsustainable forests