The recent pandemic outbreak is an attestation to our broken relationship with nature.
The loss of life, global economic crisis, destruction of jobs and livelihoods is threatening globalhealth, security and stability. It is crucial that the health crisis is tackled. Some transformative actions to protect natural ecosystems in order to reduce the risk of future pandemics and build towards nature positive, carbon neutral, sustainable and just societies are needed. The world is in a race to find a cure, a vaccine to the pandemic.
Healthy ecosystems can help mitigate humanity's exposure and vulnerability to different health risks, including zoonotic diseases. Robust natural ecosystems enable access to necessities such as clean air, water, medicines and food, which strengthen health and immune systems as well as reduce vulnerability to all types of disease.
Nature is the solution to build a safer, resilient and sustainable world. The cure lies in nature.
