THE BIGGER PICTURE Recover!

The dramatic COVID-19 reset of the world economy remains in full swing and with it an era of great uncertainty about the future. Whereas China and some of its neighbouring Asian countries appear to have navigated their way through the crisis and now see their economies recovering, the Western world remains in a tailspin. The eventual outcome of this reset will shape global political and economic trajectories for decades to come. Early indications are that Asia's ascendency will accelerate relative to the West, with Africa's position remaining somewhat uncertain, although most likely facing significantly increased socio-economic challenges.

What are the implications for the wildlife economy?

A recent argues that although restrictions on human movement and activity may have had some short-term biodiversity conservation benefits, the net impact of COVID-19 will be strongly negative. This is because the adverse socio-economic impacts of the