News, Climate Change, Air Pollution | 19 May 2020

// While experts caution against viewing COVID-19 as a boon for the environment, the pandemic’s unintended climate impact does offer a glimpse into how countries and economies should use the opportunity to advance climate actions and bring the economy to a more sustainable track, according to Professor Francis Tam.

Professor Gabriel Lau also believes the coronavirus has taught us the importance of trust in scientific evidence, pre-emptive action, international cooperation and the spirit of togetherness within the local community in combating global-scale disasters.  ‘Hopefully the painful lessons learnt from this health crisis could be used in our efforts to confront environmental issues, such as climate change and pollution.’ //

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