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To align with CLIMB-FOREST's ambitious goal of ensuring resilient forests that support both people and nature in the face of climate change, the first essential step is quantifying the risk faced by tree species in this changing environment. In this commentary, the importance, complexities and uncertainties of quantifying the risk of tree species decline due to aridification by the end of this century are highlighted. Specifically, I discussed the valuable contribution of providing a quantitative assessment of species' risk under future climate conditions.
However, I also underscored the importance of continuing research and developing more comprehensive metrics to enhance our understanding of climate change impacts on forests, in line with CLIMB-FOREST's mission of guiding the forestry sector and policymakers in implementing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.