More greening but more sensitivity to climate variabilities for global tropical forests in the last two decades

Key Points

• Tropical forests exhibit enhanced greening trends, indicating an increase in biomass productivity and health.
• The study highlights that these forests are becoming more sensitive to climate variabilities, particularly drought conditions.
• Analytical assessments from satellite data over the last two decades depict these climate and vegetation dynamics.
• This dual trend suggests potential challenges for forest management and conservation in changing climates.