Possible negative consequences of a wildlife trade ban

Dilys Roe () and Tien Ming Lee ()
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Dilys Roe: International Institute for Environment and Development
Tien Ming Lee: Sun Yat-sen University

Nature Sustainability, 2021, vol. 4, issue 1, 5-6

Abstract: The COVID-19 outbreak has stimulated calls for a global wildlife trade ban. Such actions may only partially curb pandemic risk while negatively affecting people who depend on wildlife. More worryingly, they may provide cover for inaction on issues that would make a true difference in preventing future pandemics.

Date: 2021
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