These changes in the ocean ecosystems erode its capacity to provide services to the planet and people as well as to regulate the climate and are expected to far exceed the consequences of the pandemic in terms of social and economic costs. [...] The impact of the systemic risk of COVID-19 also highlights the urgent need to better understand systemic risks to our ocean, and to prepare responses to future crises which threaten the stability of our climate. [...] Investing in biodiversity as part of the COVID-19 policy response can help minimize the risks that biodiversity decline poses to human well-being, while also reducing the risk of future crises and improving the resilience, health and long-term viability of businesses and the economy. [...] The ability of governments to leverage the power of science 37 ISC President Statement for the Special Session to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the UN Environment Programme: %4050%20statement.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y 38 The Lancet. [...] The pandemic highlighted the importance of information sharing and the aims of the open science movement to make the scientific process more transparent, inclusive and democratic.
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