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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |