Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economies have been on lockdown, schools have been under lock and key while cross border trades have been on standstill. The aviation and tourist industry have been worst hit by the pandemic. The poor are becoming poorer, the inequality in the health system is more...

The short-term impact of COVID-19 on the environment is positive, as with the shutdown of economic activity carbon emissions have dropped. Once the crisis is over, emissions and environmental externalities are likely to rebound. Further, if the stimulus packages announced by the government are...