ADVISORY: Embargoed WRI Press Call on 2024 Global Tree Cover Loss Data and Analysis

Registration is for members of the media only.

WASHINGTON D.C. (May 7, 2025) - Join World Resources Institute(WRI) and the University of Maryland's GLAD Lab(UMD) on May 15, 2025, for an embargoed press call previewing how much global tree cover was lost in 2024 and offering an analysis of the state of the world's forests. The call will take place at 9AM EDT/3PM CEST/8PM WIB, featuring global forest experts from WRI and UMD.

Speakers will present new forest loss data from UMD's GLAD Lab, showing which countries were forest loss hotspots in 2024, as well as the key drivers. They'll also discuss the impacts of tree cover loss on people, biodiversity and climate; present solutions; and make the scientific and economic case for forest protection.

Please note: The 2024 Tree Cover Loss data and analysis is strictly embargoed until May 21, 2025, 12:01AM EDT/6:01AM CEST/11:01AM WIB. By registering for this press call, you agree to respect the embargo date and time.

This press call will be hosted in English, with live interpretation into French, Spanish and Portuguese.

UMD's 2024 tree cover loss data will launch on the Global Forest Watchplatform, alongside in-depth analysis and expert insights on the state of the world's forests on the Global Forest Review- all releasing May 21.

WHAT
Embargoed press call to preview 2024 global Tree Cover Loss data

WHEN
Tuesday, May 15, 2025, at 9AM EDT/3PM CEST/8PM WIB

WHO
Speakers:

• Elizabeth Goldman, Co-Director, Global Forest Watch, WRI
• Sarah Carter, Research Associate, Global Forest Watch, WRI
• Matthew Hansen, Professor, University of Maryland; Co-Director, Global Land Analysis and Discovery (GLAD) Lab
• Peter Potapov, Research Professor, University of Maryland; Co-Director, Global Land Analysis and Discovery (GLAD) Lab

Respondents:

• Rod Taylor, Director, Forests and Nature Conservation, WRI
• Joaquin Carrizosa, Senior Advisor, WRI Colombia
• Arief Wijaya, Managing Director, WRI Indonesia
• Mariana Oliveira, Manager, Forests, Land Use and Agriculture Program, WRI Brasil
• Stasiek Czaplicki Cabezas, Bolivian researcher and Data Journalist for Revista Nomadas
• Teodyl Nkuintchua, Congo Basin Strategy and Engagement Leader, WRI Africa

Moderator:

• Alison Cinnamond, Global Director, Strategic Communications, WRI

WHERE
To RSVP, please register here. Registration is for members of the media only.

For any questions, please reach out to Darla van Hoorn, Kaitlyn Thayeror Alison Cinnamond.

• Darla Bijou van Hoorn

  Media Relations Manager

• Kaitlyn Thayer

  Communications Manager, Global Forest Watch

• Alison Cinnamond

  Global Director for Strategic Communications