Nov 2, 2021 6:48 AM EDT

Leaders representing more than 85% of world’s forests pledge to end deforestation by 2030

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — More than 100 countries were set to pledge Tuesday to end deforestation, which scientists say is a major driver of climate change.

Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow. But campaigners say they need to see the detail — such promises have been made, and broken, before.