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. 2021 Apr 10;783:147015. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147015

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