Wildfires in Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland

The Amazon and other ecosystems in Brazil saw a record number of wildfires in the first six months of 2024.

According to the Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, the Amazon saw 13,489 wildfires in the first half of the year, up more than 61% compared to the same period last year.3,538 wildfires were recorded in the vast Pantanal wetlands, making it the worst six months ever recorded.

The Pantanal is facing the worst drought in 70 years, exacerbated by climate change and one of the strongest El Ninos in history," Brazil's Environmental Ministry said.