“It is estimated that over 75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic, that is they’re transferred from animals to humans, which itself is directly related to human activities, like deforestation and the destruction of wetlands. So, let us seize this historic opportunity to hit the reset button. To integrate into this brave new world a greater respect for our environment, for biodiversity and for planet.”
-John Pagano, CEO, Saudi Red Sea Development Company (RSDC), during a G20 media briefing outlined RSDC’s intent to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable development. [Arab News]
