COVID-19 AND THE ENVIRONMENT: THE ISSUES AND ADVERSE EFFECTS TO WETLANDS GLOBALLY

Autor: Irini Ibrahim, Norazlina Abdul Aziz, Faridah Hussain, Syuhaeda Aeni Mat Ali, Azhani Arshad
Rok vydání: 2021
Zdroj: Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment Management. 6:60-70
ISSN: 0128-178X
DOI: 10.35631/jthem.623007
Popis: The Covid-19 pandemic causes chaotic situations globally. Many cities around the world are facing improved better fresh air and experiencing cooler weather due to reduced carbon emission which normally raises temperatures. The environment, as a whole, experience the same. In this paper, the author's emphasis on the visibility, the effects of the pandemic on wetlands globally. There are a few aspects that will be looked at, for example to wetlands effect specifically, to the wildlife, to humans or wetlands, and the effect on the environment generally. This is a conceptual paper. The data collected are from the internet and books and also from some observations. This study adopted a doctrinal analysis, where legal research forms as part of analytical study of existing laws, related cases, and authoritative materials as a whole, on some specific matter. It works as knowledge-building research in the legal field. For example, the Ganga River in India is so clean that reports suggest that it is fit for drinking. The Yamuna River is showing improved water quality and quantity. This is the first time in years that its surface is not covered in plastic and froth, but reflects the sky and scenic beauty around. Wetlands are the most vulnerable ecosystems, including freshwater rivers, lakes, paddies, marshes and peatlands, and saltwater estuaries, mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and lagoons. 87% of the wetlands globally were lost over the past 300 years. They provide an estimated $47 trillion worth of services annually and a livelihood for one billion people. The issue is on the Covid-19 pandemic and how seriously it effects the livelihood of all species including humans in wetlands areas.
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