Pandemics and Environmental Degradation
Debate between Baroness Evans of Bowes Park and Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer(3 years, 9 months ago)
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Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (LD) [V]
My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. This pandemic is a stark example of exactly what those pieces of research have found: what happens when nature is abused, whether through habitat destruction or the wildlife trade, can wreak stark things for humans. I know that the Minister, through his work with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, is aware that evaluation and disclosure by corporates and the investment sector is very important, but does he agree that subsequent action is even more important? What lessons would he draw from all the work on carbon issues, so that we move from high carbon emissions to much lower carbon emissions and an ambition for net—
The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park) (Con)
That question is far too long. Can we hear from the Minister, please?