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WWF article about the link between pandemics and the destruction of nature, and policy brief about bushmeat (Belgian Biodiversity Platform)
| Source | WWF Belgium, Belgian Biodiversity Platform |
|---|---|
| Release date | 01/04/2020 |
| Contributor | Lucie Ongena |
| Keywords | COVID-19, pandemic, WWF report |
WWF Belgium recently published an interesting essay (in French and Dutch) about the link between the emergence of pandemics and the destruction of nature and its ecosystems.
The article is based on a report recently published by WWF Italy.
What are the potential culprits pointed out in this article? The destruction of habitats by man and wildflife trade (bushmeat, for example), all reinforced by the effects of climate change.
To go further, read the policy brief on bushmeat import by the Belgian Biodiversity Platform, based on the ‘Towards a sustainable wildlife trade’ conference of 2019. You can download it here.
