Navigating the Nexus: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic for Climate Change Mitigation

Abstract

This study explores the intricate interplay between global warming, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollution, and climate change mitigation. Drawing on lessons learned from the pandemic, we delve into the complex web of environmental challenges and policy responses. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of early and determined action, broad public support, equitable policies, global cooperation, and transparent decision-making. While short-term emissions reductions have been observed, addressing climate change requires sustained, transformative change on a global scale. Our analysis underscores the urgency of applying the pandemic’s insights to combat climate change, recognising the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, and public health challenges.