Ecuador lost more than 1 million hectares of primary vegetation in 20 years
Ecuador has lost over 1 million hectares of primary vegetation between 2001 and 2024, according to data from the MapBiomas initiative.
A quarter of urban expansion in Brazil advances over areas at greater risk of water shortages
Brazil's urban expansion over the past 40 years is out of sync with water availability, particularly in regions classified as critically water-insecure.
Roraima leads national ranking of urban areas vulnerable to floods, says study
A recent study reveals that Roraima has the highest proportion of urban areas at risk of flooding in Brazil, with nearly half of its urbanized land sitting less than three meters above nearby water bodies.
Manaus registers the largest growth in favela areas in Brazil, says MapBiomas
Manaus has experienced the most significant increase in favela territory in Brazil, as reported by MapBiomas.
Occupation in Landslide-Prone Areas Triples and Increases the Risk of Climate Disasters, Points out MapBiomas
The urban occupation in Brazil's steep areas has tripled, significantly elevating the risk of climate-related disasters, according to a new report from MapBiomas.