On January 16, 2025, a fire alert was reported in the Haute-Kotto region, marking yet another incident in a series of environmental setbacks for the nation. While the number of fire incidents remains relatively low, the cumulative effect of these events, alongside ongoing deforestation practices, poses a serious threat to the region's biodiversity and the livelihoods of local communities.
The data underscores the urgent need for sustainable land management practices in the Central African Republic to curb the loss of tree cover and mitigate the associated emissions. The preservation of CAR's forests is not only critical for the country's environmental health but also for the global fight against climate change.
