In contemporary environmental management, the pursuit of multiple environmental objectives has become increasingly crucial. This paper examines the complexities and challenges associated with balancing diverse environmental goals and proposes strategies for achieving harmony in action. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives, including ecology, policy, and sustainability science, it explores the interconnected nature of environmental objectives and the need for integrated approaches. The abstract highlights the importance of holistic and adaptive strategies that consider the synergies and trade-offs among various environmental goals to foster effective and sustainable environmental management practices.

Environmental management, Sustainability, Interconnectedness

Bahlai, C. A., Yingen, X., McCreary, C. M., Schaafsma, A. W., & Hallett, R. H. (2010). Choosing organic pesticides over synthetic pesticides may not effectively mitigate environmen-tal risk in soybeans. PLoS ONE, 5(6), 1–7.

Bara´nski, M., Srednicka-Tober D., Volakakis N., Seal C., Sanderson R., Stewart G B., Benbrook C., Biavati B., Markellou E., Giotis C., Gromadzka-Ostrowska J., Rembiałkowska E., Skwarło-Son´ta K., Tahvonen R., Janovska´ D., Niggli U., Nicot P. & Leifert C. (2014). Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in organically grown crops: A systematic literature review and meta-analyses. British Journal of Nutrition, 112(5), 794–811.

Basu, R. J., Bai, R., & Palaniappan, P. L. K. (2015). A strategic approach to improve sustainability in transportation service procurement. Transportation Research Part E, 74, 152–168.

Bergman, M. A., Johansson, P., Lundberg, S., & Spagnolo, G. (2016). Privatization and quality: Evidence from elderly care in Sweden. Journal of Health Economics, 49, 109–119.

Che, Y.-K. (1993). Design competition through multidimensional auctions. RAND Journal of Economics, 24(4), 668–680.

Dangour, A. D., Dodhia, S. K., Hayter, A., Allen, E., Lock, K., & Uauy, R. (2009). Nutritional quality of organic foods: A systematic review. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 90(3), 680–685.

Erdmenger, C. (2003). Financial power and environmental benefits. In C. Erdmenger (Ed.), Buying into the environment: Experiences, opportunities and potential for eco-procurement (pp. 116–133). Sheffield: Greenleaf Publishing in Association with GSE Research.

European Commission (2016). Buying green! A handbook on green public procurement, 3rd Edn.

Fischer, E. A. (2010). Overview and issues for congress. CRS Report for Congress. Washington: Congressional Research Service.

Geng, Y., & Doberstein, B. (2008). Greening Government procurement in developing countries: Building capacity in China. Journal of Environmental Management, 88, 932–938.

Government Bill (2016). En livsmedelsstrategi fo¨r Sverige – fler jobb och ha˚llbar tillva¨xt i landet, kortversion av regeringens proposition 2016/17:104.

Government Communication (2006). Ekologisk produktion och konsumtion - Ma˚l och inriktning till 2010. Regeringens skrivelse Skr. 2005/06:88.