Compound climate risks in the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic will be an unprecedented test of governments’ ability to manage compound risks, as climate hazards disrupt outbreak response around the world. Immediate steps can be taken to minimize climate-attributable loss of life, but climate adaptation also needs a long-term strategy for pandemic preparedness. This includes, acute emergency response, policy actions to make sure essential services are still provided, and detailed plans for compound risk preparedness.