Pandemics News
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Will 30×30 reboot conservation or entrench old problems?COP15 negotiators are focusing on a proposal to protect 30% of Earth’s land and sea by 2030, but what about indigenous rights? -
Shawntel Nieto joins CSRWorks as Philippines country managerAs country manager for the Philippines, Nieto will lead the firm’s strategic direction, public and client relations and operations in the country.
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Study fails to establish link between increased deforestation and Covid crisisLockdowns and layoffs, and the unprecedented stimulus spending in response to them, were expected to lead to a spike in deforestation, but this wasn’t the case, the analysis shows. -
Studies debunk ‘nature is healing’ portrayal from 2020 lockdownsSeveral new studies have tried to tally up the costs and benefits to the environment as a result of lockdowns around the world last year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pandemics Opinion
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Covid-19 and the Doomsday Clock– In 2021, the Doomsday Clock will remain at just 100 seconds to midnight, indicating an alarmingly high level of existential risk to humanity. The pandemic showed that we cannot take stability and competent governance for granted. -
Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts?
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Pandemics and the exploitation of wildlife — what's the connection?– The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
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