Rank Highest ranked lessons non-experts (category) mean rank Highest ranked lessons experts (category) mean rank
1
It is important to choose qualified decision-makers. (Policy and Governance)
6.35
Investment choices need to pursue a green economic recovery and can set the track for reaching long-term sustainability goals. (Economy)
6.52
2
Collaborated efforts on all levels (local, regional, global) are crucial in order to tackle a global crisis. (International Partnership and Cooperation)
6.31
Long-term strategies for pandemic preparedness must be developed, as COVID-19 is neither the first nor only crisis that our globalized society will face. (Research and Innovation)
6.52
3 Political decisions should be based on scientific evidence with researchers giving science-based policy recommendations. (Policy and Governance) 6.22 Climate goals must be negotiated multilaterally, but also need pioneers. (International Partnership and Cooperation) 6.48
4 It is essential to collaborate and exchange experiences and information on an international level. (International Partnership and Cooperation) 6.21 Ignoring the early scientific calls for action ends up being costlier in the long run and creates worse scenarios. (Research and Innovation) 6.45
5
We are able to reduce harm to the environment through changes in habits and resource use. (Environmental Health)
6.16
Social differences are underlined in a crisis. (Socio-economic Inequalities)
6.40