Engineering Strategies for Environmental Sustainability, Green Societies and Way Forward Out of Covid-19 Impacts

Abstract

Environmental health, carbon credits and energy resuscitation and engineering interventions require special attention for public health, greener societies and environmental sustainability. This paper investigated the menace of covid-19 and highlighted strategies for handling the pandemic for green societies, environmental health and economic sustainability. The study recognized concern and effort of health practitioners, engineers, environmental health consultants, hospital designers, operators and health-care workers for effective control of this pandemic. Social distancing techniques, big data analytics, face recognition technology, mobile tracking, innovative masks, sophisticated ventilators, tracking systems, construction of building with relevant innovations, appropriate research approach, strategic plans for prevention of pandemic, engineering intervention and other systems need to be put in place. Design, procurement and maintenance of biomedical engineering equipment must be done with safety and environmental health in view. It was also discovered from the study that capacity utilization in the economy has declined. Environmental health, carbon credits and energy resuscitation should be given adequate priority in all ramifications. Systematic management and implementation of the circular economy strategies in terms of reduction, reuse, recycle, and recovery will provide appropriate sustainable solutions. Recommendations include strict adherence to the WHO instructions and country’s order and protocols. Governments within the country should take responsibility and supply for her citizens for environmental health and economic sustainability. Proper funding and adequate remuneration of medical, engineering and environmental health related research.