‭7.

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy‬

‭17 SDG‬
‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable,‬‭and modern energy‬
‭1. Goal 1: No Poverty‬ ‭for all.‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Promoting renewable energy sources like solar‬‭and wind, and improving‬
‭‬ F
● ‭ unction:‬‭End poverty in all its forms everywhere.‬ ‭energy efficiency.‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Implementing social protection programs,‬‭such as cash transfers, to‬
‭support those in extreme poverty.‬ ‭8. Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth‬

‭2. Goal 2: Zero Hunger‬ ‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable‬‭economic growth, full‬
‭and productive employment, and decent work for all.‬
‭‬ F
● ‭ unction:‬‭End hunger, achieve food security, and promote‬‭sustainable agriculture.‬ ‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Creating job opportunities, promoting fair‬‭wages, and fostering‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Supporting smallholder farmers, promoting‬‭sustainable farming‬ ‭entrepreneurship.‬
‭practices, and improving access to nutritious food.‬
‭9. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure‬
‭3. Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being‬
‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Build resilient infrastructure, promote‬‭inclusive and sustainable‬
‭‬ F
● ‭ unction:‬‭Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being‬‭for all at all ages.‬ ‭industrialization, and foster innovation.‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Strengthening healthcare systems, preventing‬‭and treating diseases,‬ ‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Investing in technology, promoting sustainable‬‭industrial practices, and‬
‭and promoting mental health.‬ ‭improving transportation infrastructure.‬

‭4. Goal 4: Quality Education‬ ‭10. Goal 10: Reduced Inequality‬

‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education‬‭and promote lifelong‬ ‭‬ F

● ‭ unction:‬‭Reduce inequality within and among countries.‬
‭learning opportunities for all.‬ ‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Implementing policies to reduce income inequality,‬‭promoting social‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Increasing access to education, improving‬‭teacher training, and‬ ‭inclusion, and addressing discrimination.‬
‭promoting gender equality in education.‬
‭11. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities‬
‭5. Goal 5: Gender Equality‬
‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Make cities and human settlements inclusive,‬‭safe, resilient, and‬
‭‬ F
● ‭ unction:‬‭Achieve gender equality and empower all‬‭women and girls.‬ ‭sustainable.‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Promoting equal opportunities for women in‬‭education, employment,‬ ‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Improving urban planning, ensuring access‬‭to affordable housing, and‬
‭and decision-making processes.‬ ‭promoting sustainable transport.‬

‭6. Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation‬ ‭12. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production‬

‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Ensure availability and sustainable management‬‭of water and‬ ‭‬ F

● ‭ unction:‬‭Ensure sustainable consumption and production‬‭patterns.‬
‭sanitation for all.‬ ‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Promoting recycling, reducing waste, and‬‭encouraging sustainable‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Providing access to clean water, improving‬‭water quality, and‬ ‭sourcing of goods.‬
‭implementing proper sanitation facilities.‬

‭13. Goal 13: Climate Action‬

‭‬ F
● ‭ unction:‬‭Take urgent action to combat climate change‬‭and its impacts.‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Implementing renewable energy projects, reducing‬‭carbon emissions,‬
‭and adapting to climate change impacts.‬
‭Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)‬
‭14. Goal 14: Life Below Water‬
‭Definition:‬
‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Conserve and sustainably use the oceans,‬‭seas, and marine resources‬
‭for sustainable development.‬ ‭ nvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic process used to evaluate the‬
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‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Establishing marine protected areas, preventing‬‭overfishing, and‬ ‭potential environmental effects of a proposed project, plan, or policy. The goal is to‬
‭addressing plastic pollution.‬ ‭identify, predict, and assess the impacts to make informed decisions and mitigate‬
‭adverse effects on the environment.‬
‭15. Goal 15: Life on Land‬
‭Key Components of EIA:‬
‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Protect, restore, and promote sustainable‬‭use of terrestrial ecosystems,‬
‭sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land‬ ‭Scoping:‬
‭degradation and halt biodiversity loss.‬ ‭●‬ ‭Identifying the scope and boundaries of the assessment.‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Reforestation projects, sustainable land‬‭management practices, and‬ ‭●‬ ‭Determining the environmental factors to be considered.‬
‭conservation of biodiversity.‬ ‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Highway Construction Project: Scoping involves defining the project limits,‬
‭16. Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions‬
‭considering impacts on local ecosystems, noise pollution, and potential‬
‭effects on nearby communities.‬
‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Promote peaceful and inclusive societies‬‭for sustainable development,‬
‭Baseline Assessment:‬
‭provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive‬
‭●‬ ‭Collecting data on the existing environmental conditions in the project‬
‭institutions at all levels.‬
‭area.‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Strengthening the rule of law, reducing violence,‬‭and promoting good‬
‭●‬ ‭Establishing a baseline for comparison with future conditions.‬
‭governance.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Mining Proposal: Assessing the current state of air and water quality,‬
‭17. Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals‬
‭biodiversity, and landscape features in the proposed mining area.‬
‭●‬ F ‭ unction:‬‭Strengthen the means of implementation and‬‭revitalize the Global‬ ‭Impact Prediction:‬
‭Partnership for Sustainable Development.‬ ‭●‬ ‭Identifying and predicting potential environmental impacts based on the‬
‭●‬ ‭Example:‬‭Encouraging international cooperation, supporting‬‭developing‬ ‭proposed project's activities.‬
‭countries, and fostering partnerships between governments, businesses, and civil‬ ‭●‬ ‭Evaluating the significance of these impacts.‬
‭society.‬ ‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Wind Farm Development: Predicting the impact on bird migration routes‬
‭ hese goals are interconnected, and progress in one area often influences progress in‬
T ‭and noise levels from the operation of wind turbines.‬
‭others. Achieving these SDGs requires collaborative efforts at the local, national, and‬ ‭Mitigation Measures:‬
‭global levels.‬
 ‭●‬ R ‭ ecommending actions to prevent, reduce, or control identified‬ ‭ nvironmental Impact Assessment is a crucial tool for sustainable development,‬
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‭environmental impacts.‬ ‭ensuring that human activities consider and minimize their environmental footprint. By‬
‭●‬ ‭Enhancing positive impacts and minimizing negative effects.‬ ‭systematically assessing potential impacts and involving stakeholders, EIA contributes‬
‭Real-life Example:‬ ‭to informed decision-making and the responsible management of our environment.‬
‭●‬ ‭Urban Development Project: Introducing green spaces and stormwater‬
‭management systems to mitigate the environmental impact of increased‬
‭impervious surfaces.‬
‭Public Consultation:‬
‭●‬ ‭Involving the public and stakeholders in the decision-making process.‬ ‭Social Impact Assessment (SIA)‬
‭●‬ ‭Gathering feedback and addressing concerns.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬ ‭Definition:‬
‭●‬ ‭New Dam Construction: Holding public meetings to discuss potential‬
‭ ocial Impact Assessment (SIA) is a systematic process used to identify, evaluate, and‬
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‭impacts on local communities, water resources, and wildlife habitats.‬
‭manage the social effects of a proposed project, program, or policy. The primary goal is‬
‭EIA Report:‬
‭to understand and enhance positive social outcomes while minimizing adverse impacts‬
‭●‬ ‭Compiling all assessment findings, including baseline data, impact‬
‭on communities and stakeholders.‬
‭predictions, and mitigation measures.‬
‭●‬ ‭Providing decision-makers with comprehensive information.‬
‭Key Components of SIA:‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Oil Exploration Project: Submitting a detailed EIA report to regulatory‬
‭Identification of Stakeholders:‬
‭authorities, outlining potential impacts on marine ecosystems, fisheries,‬
‭●‬ ‭Identifying individuals, groups, or communities affected by or having an‬
‭and coastal communities.‬
‭interest in the project.‬
‭Decision-Making:‬
‭●‬ ‭Recognizing both direct and indirect stakeholders.‬
‭●‬ ‭Decision-makers use the EIA report to approve, modify, or reject the‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭proposed project.‬
‭●‬ ‭Construction of a New Power Plant: Identifying local residents, workers,‬
‭●‬ ‭Considering environmental, social, and economic factors.‬
‭businesses, and environmental groups as stakeholders.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭Baseline Socio Economic Assessment:‬
‭●‬ ‭Construction of a New Airport: Government authorities reviewing the EIA‬
‭●‬ ‭Conducting a thorough analysis of the existing social and economic‬
‭report to decide whether to proceed with the airport project, considering‬
‭conditions in the project area.‬
‭its impact on local ecosystems and communities.‬
‭●‬ ‭Establishing a baseline for comparison with future conditions.‬
‭Monitoring and Follow-up:‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Implementing the proposed project with ongoing monitoring of‬
‭●‬ ‭Urban Redevelopment Project: Assessing current employment rates,‬
‭environmental impacts.‬
‭income levels, and housing conditions in the targeted neighborhood.‬
‭●‬ ‭Ensuring compliance with mitigation measures.‬
‭Impact Identification and Prediction:‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Identifying potential social impacts of the project on individuals,‬
‭●‬ ‭Hydroelectric Dam Operation: Monitoring river ecosystems, fish‬
‭communities, and cultures.‬
‭populations, and water quality to assess the ongoing impact of dam‬
‭●‬ ‭Predicting both positive and negative consequences.‬
‭operations.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬

‭Conclusion:‬

‭●‬ I‭nfrastructure Development: Anticipating the impact on local employment‬
‭opportunities, community cohesion, and access to social services.‬
‭Community Engagement and Consultation:‬
‭●‬ ‭Engaging with local communities and stakeholders to gather their‬
‭perspectives, concerns, and aspirations.‬
‭●‬ ‭Ensuring meaningful participation in decision-making processes.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Mining Project: Conducting community meetings, surveys, and focus‬
‭group discussions to understand local concerns about the potential‬
‭impacts on their livelihoods and environment.‬
‭Cultural Impact Assessment:‬
‭●‬ ‭Assessing the impact of the project on cultural heritage, traditions, and‬
‭identity.‬
‭●‬ ‭Recognizing and preserving cultural diversity.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Tourism Development: Evaluating how a new tourist attraction may impact‬
‭the cultural practices and heritage of the local community.‬
‭Economic and Social Inclusion Measures:‬
‭●‬ ‭Recommending measures to promote economic and social inclusion,‬
‭ensuring that vulnerable groups benefit from the project.‬
‭●‬ ‭Addressing issues of equity and social justice.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Infrastructure Project in an Indigenous Area: Implementing training‬
‭programs and employment opportunities for local indigenous‬
‭communities to ensure their inclusion in economic activities.‬
‭Mitigation and Enhancement Strategies:‬
‭●‬ ‭Developing strategies to mitigate negative social impacts and enhance‬
‭positive outcomes.‬
‭●‬ ‭Integrating community development initiatives.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Large-Scale Agriculture Project: Implementing measures to compensate‬
‭for land use changes, such as providing alternative livelihood options and‬
‭investing in community infrastructure.‬
‭SIA Report:‬
‭●‬ ‭Compiling all assessment findings, including stakeholder perspectives,‬
‭baseline data, predicted impacts, and mitigation strategies.‬
‭●‬ ‭Providing decision-makers with comprehensive information.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ U ‭ rban Development Plan: Submitting an SIA report to local government‬
‭authorities, detailing the anticipated social impacts and proposed‬
‭measures to address them.‬
‭Decision-Making:‬
‭●‬ ‭Decision-makers use the SIA report to make informed decisions about the‬
‭project.‬
‭●‬ ‭Balancing economic development with social considerations.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭New Housing Development: Authorities using the SIA report to decide‬
‭whether to approve the construction of new housing, considering its‬
‭impact on local communities and social dynamics.‬
‭Monitoring and Evaluation:‬
‭●‬ ‭Implementing ongoing monitoring to assess the effectiveness of‬
‭mitigation measures and the project's overall social impact.‬
‭●‬ ‭Adjusting strategies as needed.‬
‭Real-life Example:‬
‭●‬ ‭Construction of a New Bridge: Continuously monitoring the social‬
‭well-being of communities near the construction site and adjusting‬
‭support programs to address any unforeseen negative impacts.‬
‭Conclusion:‬
‭ ocial Impact Assessment is a crucial tool for ensuring that development projects‬
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‭contribute positively to the well-being of communities. By systematically assessing‬
‭social impacts and involving stakeholders, SIA supports socially responsible‬
‭decision-making and fosters sustainable development.‬