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Why are our tropical forests disappearing faster than ever and what can we do about It?

Colombia’s 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’s species. They're also one of our planet’s 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ climate reporter Esme Stallard and Colombia’s 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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