The world will use 6% less energy this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the International Energy Agency. But that won’t make up for losses from practices such as deforestation and wildlife poaching. hereandnow
. But that won’t make up for losses from practices such as deforestation and wildlife poaching, he writes.
Conservation groups that defend areas such as Kenya and the Galapagos don't have the same resources to fight the bad actors because of the lack of tourism. Restrictions on travel and operations coupled with isolation mean these organizations can’t legally monitor what’s going on, he says. Despite the economic crisis sparked by COVID-19, Barbier sees some positive signs for the environment. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other organizations have started a movement to consider land-use change, which contributes to aboutMany studies now show natural climate solutions — such as protecting, restoring and managing ecosystems — are essential and cost-effective in reducing emissions, he says.
In both rural and urban areas, vulnerable people suffer from some of the most severe impacts of climate change such as droughts and flooding, he says.
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