The role of environmental impact assessment in achieving sustainable development

: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) by integrating environmental considerations into development projects and activities. This abstract provides an overview of the role of EIA in achieving SDGs. EIA is a systematic process that evaluates the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects, policies, and programs. By identifying and assessing potential environmental risks and impacts, EIA ensures that development activities are carried out in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. The role of EIA in achieving SDGs is multi-faceted. Firstly, EIA helps integrate environmental considerations into development planning and decision-making processes. By evaluating potential impacts at an early stage, EIA enables the adoption of mitigation measures to minimize negative environmental consequences and enhance project sustainability.