What were the defining trends in forest loss in 2025? Which countries saw encouraging shifts, and why? Where should the world focus its attention to meet global targets to end deforestation?

Join WRI’s Global Forest Watch for a deep dive into the latest annual tree cover loss data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD lab. This year’s event will also spotlight three pivotal themes shaping forest trends: national forest protection policies, fires as a growing threat, and mining. Experts from around the world will discuss and explore why these are the critical "Stories to Watch" for forests in 2026.

Plus, we’ll provide a look at how tree cover loss data is being integrated into a new innovative, open, AI-powered system developed by WRI that combines peer-reviewed research from WRI and partners in a simple, chat-style interface to make land data more accessible and actionable.

Explore the data early: We encourage registrants to review Global Forest Watch’s in-depth analysis and expert insights on the Global Forest Review in advance of the webinar.

This webinar will be presented in English, with simultaneous interpretation into Bahasa Indonesian, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Keynote:

  • Frances Seymour, Senior Policy Advisor, Woodwell Climate Research Center

Host:

  • Rod Taylor, Global Director, Forests and Nature Protection Program, WRI

Data presentation:

  • Elizabeth Goldman, Co-Director, Global Forest Watch, WRI

  • Sarah Carter, Research Associate, Global Forest Watch, WRI

Speakers:

  • Hidayah Hamzah, Peat and Forest Monitoring Senior Manager, WRI Indonesia

  • Joaquín Carrizosa, Senior Advisor, WRI Colombia

  • Dr. Jean Bakouma, Republic of Congo Country Manager and Lead Economist for the Congo Basin, WRI

  • Mirela Sandrini, Executive Director, WRI Brasil

  • Moderator: Teodyl Nkuintchua, Congo Basin Strategy and Engagement Leader, WRI Africa

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