In this bonus episode Tim Benton, Director of the Energy, Environment and Resources Programme at Chatham House, speaks to Anna about the environmental implications of COVID-19.

How might manmade pressures on the environment have contributed to the emergence of the virus? What are the environmental impacts of the virus-driven economic slowdown? And how can we rebuild society in a more sustainable way in the wake of this crisis?

Read the BBC article:

Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals?

Read the Expert Comment:

Emerging Lessons from COVID-19

Credits:

Speaker: Tim Benton

Host: Anna Aberg

Producer: Ben Horton

Sound Editor: Jamie Reed

Recorded and produced by Chatham House