Why are our tropical forests disappearing faster than ever and what can we do about It?
Colombia鈥檚 former environment minister, Susana Muhamad on saving the Amazon rainforest.
Tropical rainforests cover around 6% of our planet, yet they're home to more than half of the world鈥檚 species. They're also one of our planet鈥檚 most vital defences against climate change. But a new report shows how our tropical forests were ravaged in 2024 - and the Amazon rainforest was one of the worst impacted.
Host Graihagh Jackson finds out why, speaking to 麻豆社 climate reporter Esme Stallard and Colombia鈥檚 former environment minister, Susana Muhamad.
Presenter: Graihagh Jackson
Producers: Beth Timmons and Diane Richardson
Sound Engineer: Dave O'Neill and Tom Brignell
Editors: Simon Watts and Lisa Baxter
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