Did you know that the destruction of nature increases the probability of future pandemics? There are thousands of unknown viruses in nature carried by wild animals. Deforestation brings us in closer contact with them.
It is time to reassess our relationship with nature. To prevent future pandemics we need to live in harmony with nature, forests and animals. Indigenous Peoples and local communities have the traditional knowledge to be our guiding light in these dark times.
Here are inspiring stories from all around the world: