From the Editors

Gallery | September 2020 cover

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a drastic global reduction in modern human activity. This ‘anthropause’ could enable unprecedented insights into human–wildlife interactions. The Greta Thunberg mural in the background serves as a reminder that urgent action is required to shape a sustainable future.

Rutz et al. COVID-19 lockdown allows researchers to quantify the effects of human activity on wildlife. Nat. Ecol. Evol. 4, 1156-1159 (2020).