Our Politics of Deforestation project delves into how and why large-scale deforestation occurs across the tropics, and who is behind it. Deforestation is often viewed through the lens of specific commodities and supply chains. But this only shows us part of the picture - and may miss important solutions that can provide greater protection for forests and the communities that depend on them.

From Papua to Bolivia, our investigations explore the people, policies, and motives that result in forests being cleared at scale, in ways that threaten livelihoods, food security, biodiversity and the climate. We lean into major stories that go under-reported, drawing attention to the consequences of deforestation and the forces that allow it to persist.