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Blueprint for the Next Normal: building back better for and through the biosphere reserves in South-East Europe and the Mediterranean
The COVID19 pandemic has disrupted routines and regular activities at every level of our society Likewise plans dedicated to implementing the SDGs worldwide slowed down due to the health crisis There is now a need for a strong coordinated and innovative approach for building back better after the emergency inclusive of the most vulnerable groups and centred around nature conservation Scientists have been adamant about the link among the destruction of habitats biodiversity loss and the risk of transmission of infectious diseases wildlife and environmental protection is key to preventing future pandemics A unique and powerful solution in this sense is UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme