Scientists and leaders warn that forests face growing pressures from deforestation, mining, organized crime, and the effects of climate change. Key participants include Emma Torres, Vice President of UN SDSN, and Carlos Nobre, co-chair of the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA), along with indigenous and local leaders from tropical regions. The event will mark the launch of three historic scientific assessments: The Amazon Assessment Report 2025: An update to the existing SPA report. Comprehensive reports on the Congo Basin and Borneo: The first reports of their kind for these two crucial regions. The panels issue a joint call to action, urging governments, the private sector, and civil society to protect global tropical forests by implementing science-based, inclusive solutions, and community-led initiatives. Global Tropical Forest Science Panels warn of climate instability at COP30. All three assessments warn that protecting these regions is fundamental for climate stability and human well-being in the face of growing pressures from deforestation and organized crime. Their flagship assessments warn that all three global tropical forest regions are approaching dangerous tipping points, requiring immediate action. According to the reports, protecting these biomes is crucial for climate stability, biodiversity, and human well-being. On November 12, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (BRT), the first main meeting of the Science Panels for the three largest global tropical forest regions will take place at the COP30 Science Pavilion. Convened under the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), the event will present a unified and urgent scientific call to action. Participants include the Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA), the Science Panel for the Congo Basin (SPCB), and the Science Panel for Borneo (SPB). The event will conclude with a question-and-answer session with international scientists and indigenous leaders.
