Climate goals	Though climatic disasters may be seen as a slower moving crisis than the global pandemic, its long term effects are far more threatening. A rise in global temperature is directly linked to a rise in pandemics, extreme weather events, a rise in natural hazards, and destabilization in global food, security, and economic systems. In the present situation, as plans are being formulated for countries to rebuild their economies, this is an opportunity to embrace green technology, renewable energy, and sustainable new sectors to put this planet on a fast track path to de‐carbonation. Thus UNEP is into making policies to achieve climate stability (UNEP, 2020).
Life on land	It is assumed that zoonotic diseases such as Covid‐19 will rise due to the unprecedented destruction of wild habitats by human beings. To prevent these pandemic outbreaks further, sustainable pathways have to be achieved. Hence, UNEP is trying to provide an understanding of the root cause of transmission of these zoonotic diseases and inform policymakers on how to protect people from threats of unchecked environmental destruction (UNEP, 2020).
Life below water	The decline and degradation of marine, coastal, and freshwater ecosystems combined with increased ocean warming, ocean acidification, and widespread pollution present a serious concern. As waste ends up in oceans and other sources of water, UNEP's immediate concern is on safe chemicals and proper waste management. UNEP is also supporting countries to ensure a “Sustainable Blue Economy” that is recognized as a post‐COVID‐19 economic recovery (UNEP, 2020).
Responsible consumption and production	Unsustainable production and consumption have led to the depletion of natural resources, disruption of the ecosystem as well as environmental health issues and diseases. The pandemic has shown where the weaknesses in our system lie. Hence, UNEP is working on recovery policies and investments for sustainable consumption of resources. This is a real opportunity to meet the demand with stimulus packages which include renewable energy, smart buildings and cities, green and public transport, sustainable food, agriculture systems, and lifestyle choices (UNEP, 2020).