Thread by @WWF

Wildlife markets and habitat destruction for food production brings people into more regular close contact with wildlife, allowing diseases to jump from animals to humans, putting us at risk.
#4Nature4Us #WorldWildlifeDay #Connect2Earth

These pressures on nature increase the risk of pandemics such as #COVID19. We must redefine our relationship with nature to protect people and the planet. Discover more: explore.panda.org/pandemics #4Nature4Us #WorldWildlifeDay #Connect2Earth

The risk of another disease jumping from animals to people in the future is higher than ever. We need world leaders to act:🐒 Stop exploitation of wildlife
🌳 Change how we produce food to stop deforestation
🌡️ Stabilise the climate
#4Nature4Us #WorldWildlifeDay #Connect2Earth

Now is the time for collective action. We must redefine our relationship with nature to #BuildBackBetter for a safer future for people and planet 🌏🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏿

Share to spread the word and then discover more here: explore.panda.org/pandemics #4Nature4Us #WorldWildlifeDay #Connect2Earth