"COVID-19 has up ended the lives of people across the world, causing untold suffering and dislocation, with a death toll expected to exceed one million within days. The virus and its aftermath could result in societies becoming more deeply divided, but that is not inevitable. This study shows that COVID-19 has unleashed hopes for change in many societies. It has also made us more aware of our shared humanity, the value of strong local communities and the importance of our connection to nature.

Many choices lie ahead as we grapple with the fallout of the pandemic. The decisions being made in the months ahead – in our families, communities and nations – will have consequences for a generation."

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