THE ROLE OF AI IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Our environment is deteriorating day by day. The various concerns like climate change, pollution, degradation of resources, loss of biodiversity, etc. need to be addressed. In 2015, the UN member States adopted an Agenda 2030 of 17 Sustainable Development Goals for Sustainable Development to tackle the degrading environment. These goals are based on three dimensions, economy, social development, and the environment. A holistic approach is required to safeguard our environment and meet these SDG goals, as the rising climatic issues, pandemics, war, etc. have put the Vision 2030 of Sustainable Development in peril. Artificial Intelligence can used effectively for meeting the SDGs and safeguarding our environment. Various AI applications like remote sensing, wildlife resources conservation and protection, pollution control, and climate change predictions pave the way for wisely dealing with environmental problems. AI can further revolutionize our approach to protecting our environment. Its inclusion is important for a better understanding and efficient management of environmental issues, it will also help to improve our decisions for living a sustainable lifestyle.