Amazon Deforestation Hits Record Low in Brazil

• Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell 42% to 3,335 square kilometers in the 12 months ending July 31, 2026.
• This is the lowest level of forest clearing since records began in 1988.
• The data was released by Brazil’s national space research institute, INPE.
• The success comes ahead of a presidential election run-off on October 25, 2026.
• The future of this success is uncertain as the outcome of the election could impact deforestation rates.