COVID-19

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Covid : Cows, not wildlife, the problem

A new IUCN report by the Species Survival Commission finds that contact with and trade of domesticated animals and their products are by far the most frequent source of recurring human illness. While less evidence exists tracing zoonotic disease cases to direct interactions with wildlife, risks linked to poorly regulated trade remain a concern. The new report – Situation analysis on the roles and risks of wildlife in the emergence of human infectious diseases – was published by the International...

World heritage sites impacted by COVID-19 for years to come

COVID-19 has impacted all sectors and all regions, and the world’s over 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage properties are no exception.   To understand the impact of COVID-19 on World Heritage one year after the start of the pandemic, UNESCO launched a far-reaching survey of site managers and national authorities and have published the results in the report ‘World Heritage in the face of COVID-19’. The survey found that many respondents expect the effects of the crisis on World Heritage properties...