These are the 10 countries that lost the most primary tropical rainforest in 2021. Where does Indonesia rank?

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Tropical regions lost 11.1 million hectares of tree cover in 2021, according to new data from the University of Maryland published by Global Forest Watch.

Top 10 Countries with the Largest Loss of Primary Forest in 2021

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Tropical regions lost 11.1 million hectares of tree cover in 2021, according to new data from the University of Maryland published by Global Forest Watch.

Of this global forest loss, 3.75 million hectares were primary tropical rainforest—areas crucial for carbon storage and biodiversity—equivalent to 10 football fields per minute.

The loss of primary tropical rainforest in 2021 resulted in 2.5 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to India's annual fossil fuel emissions.

The rate of primary forest loss in tropical regions has been remarkably consistent over the past few years. Although tropical regions lost 11% less primary forest in 2021 compared to 2020, the total forest loss was 12% higher than the 2019-2020 loss. This was largely driven by increased fire-related losses.

Indonesia's rate of primary forest loss has been steadily declining for five consecutive years. Tropical forest loss in Indonesia fell by 25% compared to 2020. Last year, Indonesia updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with a commitment to reduce emissions in the forestry and land use sector, aiming to become a net carbon sink by 2030.

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