The Consequences of COVID-19 and Other Disasters for Wildlife and Biodiversity

Rondeau, Daniel; Perry, Brianna; Grimard, Franque

doi:10.1007/s10640-020-00480-7

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“…The SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus (herein called COVID-19 recognizing that this is the resultant disease) pandemic has had an incredibly heavy human toll (from loss of life (Woolf et al, 2020), to mental health crises (Tandon 2020), to loss of livelihoods (Dev 2020), to changes in food security (Uddin et al, 2020)) and rapid and dramatic effects on the world and how it functions. Major changes in human behaviour spanning travel patterns, consumerism, and energy use, among others, have influenced local and global biodiversity (e.g., Gillinghan et al, 2020;Rondeau et al, 2020;Zambrano-Monserrate et al, 2020). These changes define the Anthropocene, a period characterized by unprecedented loss of biodiversity and global environmental change (Steffen et al, 2007), for which there is desperate need for action to stop this loss and restore ecosystems (Jeanson et al, 2020).…”

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Ten considerations for conservation policy makers for the post-COVID-19 transition

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Public health and safety concerns around the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly changed human behaviour. Such shifts in behaviours including travel patterns, consumerism, and energy use, are variously impacting biodiversity during the human-dominated geological epoch known as the Anthropocene. Indeed, the dramatic reduction in human mobility and activity has been termed the "Anthropause". COVID-19 has highlighted the current environmental and biodiversity crisis and has provided an opportunity to redefine our relationship with nature. Here we share 10 considerations for conservation policy makers to support and rethink the development of impactful and effective policies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are opportunities to leverage societal changes as a result of COVID-19, focus on the need for collaboration and engagement, and address lessons learned through the development of policies (including those related to public health) during the pandemic. The pandemic has had devastating impacts on humanity that should not be understated, but it is also a warning that we need to redefine our relationship with nature and restore biodiversity. The considerations presented here will support the development of robust, evidence-based, and transformative policies for biodiversity conservation in a post-COVID-19 world.

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“…In any case, such an effect can be as short-lasting as the length of the lockdowns. Finally, conservation efforts of biodiversity hotspots, especially in developing countries, rely heavily on nature-based tourism that has collapsed, putting at odds conservation enforcement and value for local communities (Rondeau et al 2020 ).…”

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Building up an ecologically sustainable and socially desirable post-COVID-19 future

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COVID-19 crisis has emphasized how poorly prepared humanity is to cope with global disasters. However, this crisis also offers a unique opportunity to move towards a more sustainable and equitable future. Here, we identify the underlying environmental, social, and economic chronic causes of the COVID-19 crisis. We argue in favour of a holistic view to initiate a socio-economic transition to improve the prospects for global sustainability and human well-being. Alternative approaches to “Business-As-Usual” for guiding the transition are already available for implementation. Yet, to ensure a successful and just transition, we need to change our priorities towards environmental integrity and well-being. This necessarily means environmental justice, a different worldview and a closer relationship with nature.

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“…The lack of such agendas led to, risingdestruction of the Amazonian rainforest during the lockdown, by 55% in the first four months of 2020 than the same time last year, Caribbean centuries-old coral reefs in Australia were irreversibly damaged due to the lack of treatments against invasive species (e.g., rats that destroy the native species) and fungal diseases on island countries such as New Zealand in the deficiency of extinction efforts (Bang and Khadakkar, 2020). Furthermore, Rondeau et al (2020) reported that the lockdown evaluations have led to financial crises at wildlife Env. Biodiv.…”

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Environment, Biodiversity and Soil Security: A New Dimension in the Era of COVID-19

El-Ramady

Singh

Rajput

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U NDOUBTEDLY, COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most devastating pandemics in the recent era and major problem for sustainability of life. This virus has severely impacted both environmental and human health. Moreover, it has become the top priority among other challenging global issues including pollution, climate change, urbanization, and unsustainable consumption, which have led to major environmental disturbances and biodiversity loss. The COVID-19 may have long-lasting impacts on the environment health, biodiversity, and soil security, consequently, will raising several scientific questions to be investigated in near future including the expected environmental impacts of COVID-19 on soil, water and air, connecting the missing links between environmental pollutions and COVID-19. Most importantly, unraveling the role of soil in spreading or reducing transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic, and soil xenobiotics status under the COVID-19 outbreak. Understanding theprojected management scenario of soil and freshwater pollution in the post-COVID-19 era and the potential impact of COVID-19 on food and soil security would be of immense aid in the preparation of future pandemics. This opinion article aims to analyze and foresee some of the major issues for meeting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.

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The Consequences of COVID-19 and Other Disasters for Wildlife and Biodiversity

Cited by 42 publications

References 48 publications

Ten considerations for conservation policy makers for the post-COVID-19 transition

Ten considerations for conservation policy makers for the post-COVID-19 transition

Building up an ecologically sustainable and socially desirable post-COVID-19 future

Environment, Biodiversity and Soil Security: A New Dimension in the Era of COVID-19

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