Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
Summary
The area of land burned in Brazil's Amazon rainforest in 2025 was much smaller than in 2024, with 3.1 million hectares affected compared to 15.8 million hectares the previous year. This is the smallest burned area since records began in 1985 and reflects a drop in fires both in the Amazon and across Brazil overall.Key Facts
- In 2025, 3.1 million hectares of the Amazon burned, down from 15.8 million in 2024.
- The total burned area in Brazil was 12.7 million hectares in 2025, compared to 30 million hectares in 2024.
- The 2025 figures show the lowest number of fires in the Amazon in 41 years.
- The decrease is partly due to cooler weather caused by La Niña, which reduces fire risk, unlike El Niño’s warmer effects.
- The Amazon faces threats from human activity like farming and logging, as well as climate change.
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pledged to stop deforestation when he took office in 2023.
- Previous president Jair Bolsonaro was criticized for policies that increased deforestation by 75%.
- Despite improvements, experts warn that fire prevention efforts must continue, and new risks remain due to weather changes and ongoing human impact.
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