The destabilization of tropical forests poses significant risks to global biodiversity and the ecosystem services they provide, such as carbon storage and climate regulation. The review highlights that the combined pressures of climate change, land-use alterations, and disturbance regimes could lead to reduced forest resilience, making these ecosystems more vulnerable to degradation. This, in turn, could have cascading effects on global climate systems and biodiversity. The lack of effective monitoring tools has historically hindered efforts to assess and mitigate these risks. However, advancements in remote sensing and the EBV framework offer a promising path forward to address these challenges and support conservation efforts.