A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL
Beijing Review: What is going to be the focus of development in the post-novel coronavirus pandemic period?
Beate Trankmann: The world that emerges post-novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be very different and how we respond and adapt during this period will impact the future direction of our planet. As such, it is absolutely essential that we take advantage of this moment to reemphasize the growing urgency of shifting to a low-carbon economy.
The costs of ignoring the rules of climate science were laid bare by COVID-19. A warming climate damages the natural environment, shrinking wildlife habitats and forcing animals and humans into closer contact. This makes it more likely that viruses will jump across species.
If climate change increases, the risk of future pandemics increases with it. As we recover from the pandemic, we must also heed the warnings of
