In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Nigel Sizer, executive director of the Preventing Pandemics at the Source Initiative. They discuss the connection between pandemics and climate change, emphasizing the risks posed by deforestation and the wildlife trade. This episode sheds light on the urgent need to address these issues to prevent future pandemics.

Show Notes

(01:47) From Cambridge Ecologist to Global Pandemic Prevention Leader

(09:52) Debunking COVID-19 Lab Origin Theories

(16:15) Pandemics, Politics, and Climate Change Interconnections

(23:20) Preventing Pandemics by Protecting Natural Habitats and Regulating Animal Agriculture

(25:50) What Should We Be Focusing On?

(29:38) Assessing the Most Threatened Rainforest Regions Globally

(32:33) Pandemic Preparedness and the Challenges of Political Leadership

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