Table 3.
Priority SDG Targets for the sustainable environmental management in a post-pandemic world as determined based on the lessons learnt from this research. Refer to Table S3 for detailed assessment.
Priority SDG Targets | |
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3.4 | Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health |
6.3 | Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse |
6.4 | Increase water-use efficiency and ensure freshwater supply |
6.6 | Protect and restore water-related ecosystems |
6.b | Support local engagement in water and sanitation management |
11.6 | Reduce the environmental impact of cities |
11.a | Strong national and regional development planning |
12.1 | Implement the 10-year sustainable consumption and production framework |
12.3 | Halve global per capita food waste |
12.4 | Responsible management of chemicals and waste |
12.5 | Sustainably reduce waste generation |
12.8 | Promote universal understanding of sustainable lifestyle |
14.2 | Protect and restore ecosystems |
15.1 | Conserve and restore terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems |
15.2 | End deforestation and restore degraded forests |
15.4 | Ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems |
15.5 | Protect biodiversity and natural habitat |
15.7 | Eliminate poaching and trafficking of protected species |