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We need to treat our mother earth with distinction or surely face extinction
The risks are greater now. They were
always present and have been there for
generations. It is our interactions with
that risk which must be changed.
We need to change our behaviour
towards biodiversity. And the change
must come from both rich and poor
societies. Demand for wood, minerals and
resources from the global north leads to
the degraded landscapes and ecological
disruption that drives diseases. We must
think about global biosecurity, find the
weak points and bolster. Otherwise we
can expect more of the same.
We are in an era now of chronic
emergency; diseases are more likely to
travel further and faster than before,
which means we must be faster in our
responses. It needs investment, change in
human behaviour, and it means we must
listen to people at community levels.
Now the big task is how to get the
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message about pathogens and diseases
to hunters, loggers, market traders and
consumers. Awareness around the globe
is essential. The spread of pathogens
starts with one or two people and the
solution is education and awareness.
The leaders of the world must make
humanity aware that things have to be
done differently from now on. We need to
treat our mother earth with distinction
or surely face extinction. Now is the time
we need to be prepared. We can’t predict
where the next pandemic will come from.
The only certain thing is that the next one
will surely come.
Turns out the “superior beings” are super
fragile to mother nature’s tiny speck.
Imagine what would happen if nature
retaliates against what we have been
doing to her. Mankind can be so arrogant
and careless; this time reminds us to care
for our earth, or pay the price.
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