Rainforest under pressure: How deforestation is changing our climate!

Rainforest under pressure: How deforestation is changing our climate!

Protecting our tropical forests is more important today than ever. On July 7, 2025, an insightful event will take place in Potsdam that will address the crucial role of tropical rainforests in the global climate. How Potsdam.de reports, these forests are not only impressive natural structures, but also the guarantors of a stable ecological balance. In tropical rainforests, natural cycles occur that ensure that nutrients quickly return to the soil after plants die.

But this natural cycle is on the brink. Deforestation and climate change are affecting the rainforests, which has serious consequences for the earth's climate. The event in Potsdam is about more than just protecting forests; It also shows how each individual can contribute to environmental protection through modern recycling and a sustainable circular economy.

Consequences of deforestation

A current study by scientists from Leipzig, which... Umweltbundesamt.de published shows that previous climate assessments did not reflect the true extent of the forest areas that were deforested. It also highlights the long-term consequences of deforestation. The rainforests not only store CO2, but also play a key role in regulating the climate. Deforestation quickly releases enormous amounts of carbon into the atmosphere and fuels climate change, with rainforest deforestation estimated to contribute to almost a ninth of human CO2 emissions.

These alarming figures make it clear that protecting forests is not just an environmental issue, but also one of survival. If we don't take action, we could run out of time. The people of Cologne thus have the opportunity to actively engage with the topic under the motto “From the rainforest to the residual waste bin”.

Circular economy as key

The event in Potsdam not only aims to point out the problem, but also to offer solutions. The modern circular economy offers opportunities to conserve resources and make materials reusable. How the Biosphere Potsdam is committed to environmental protection and sustainability impressively shows that every contribution counts.

Of course, it's about how each individual contributes to the cleanliness of the world. A conscious use of resources can help to strengthen the natural cycles that are fundamentally present in nature. This message is not just limited to the tropical rainforests, but extends to our entire approach to the environment.

In brief: Preserving tropical forests is crucial for our climate and our future. Visit the event in Potsdam and find out more about how you can take action against deforestation and for a future worth living.