Reconnecting with Nature

COVID-19 is a poignant reminder that human life is inextricably linked to nature and our environment: wildlife exploitation, deforestation and biodiversity destruction all increase the risk of disease transmissions from animals to humans. Nature also provides us with many vital ecosystem services, such as the air, food and water we need to survive, climate regulation, carbon sequestration and many more. All around the world, as countries and cities went into lockdown, people sought to reconnect with nature. ​

How else has the pandemic affected our relationship with nature? Join us on 29 September for an exclusive session with Dr Goodall and young climate leaders as we explore perspectives from youths in Asia on why nature is indispensable to sustainable development. Learn how we can collectively work alongside nature, and not against it, in a post-pandemic world.

The panellists will discuss:

• The impact of COVID-19 on nature;​

• The role of nature in sustainable development; and​

• Collaboration needed among public, private and people sectors to help us all reconnect with nature.

For enquiries, please contact us at ecosperity.convo@temasek.com.sg.