The COVID-19 pandemic as a pivot point for biological conservation

The COVID-19 lockdown reduced human mobility and led to immediate insights into how humans impact nature. Yet the strongest ecological impacts are likely to come. As we emerge from the pandemic, governments should avoid prioritizing short-term economic gains that compromise ecosystems and the servic...

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Autores principales: Amanda E. Bates, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Celene B. Milanés, Ku’ulei Rodgers, Valeria Vergara
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/9a088c4d23fe4593834806ec8c50208e
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Sumario:The COVID-19 lockdown reduced human mobility and led to immediate insights into how humans impact nature. Yet the strongest ecological impacts are likely to come. As we emerge from the pandemic, governments should avoid prioritizing short-term economic gains that compromise ecosystems and the services they provide humanity. Instead, the pandemic can be a pivot point for societal transformation to value longer term ecosystem and economic sustainability.