The largest net loss of forests has occurred in South America and Africa—around 3.6 million hectares and 3.4 million hectares per year, respectively, over the period from 2005 to 2010. However, in many cases, deforestation is caused by factors beyond a programme's control. One of the primary drivers of deforestation is the conversion of forests into agricultural land to feed the world’s growing population. They contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable livelihoods by providing food, wood fuel, medicines and other non-wood products used in the households of millions of the world’s poorest people or sold in traditional or informal sector markets. More integrated approaches between agriculture and forest sectors are needed to make real progress in reversing the loss of natural resources, including forests, and to fulfil international commitments related to climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management. In contrast, emissions in developed regions declined by 7 per cent and by 1 per cent, respectively.