Colombia announced a significant achievement in environmental conservation as deforestation rates in the country fell by 36% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching the lowest level on record. The government attributed this positive development to a notable decrease in environmental destruction in the Amazon rainforest, which covers about one-third of Colombia's territory.
Nationwide, deforestation decreased to approximately 792 square kilometers in 2023, down from 1,235 square kilometers in the previous year, with over half of the deforestation occurring in the Amazon region. This reduction translates to the preservation of 44,262 hectares of forest, according to Environment Minister Susana Muhamad.
