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Women's economic empowerment plays a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and fostering inclusive economic growth. As nations worldwide strive to create equitable societies, empowering women economically has become a central focus in addressing poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. This paper explores the intricate relationship between women's economic empowerment and sustainable development in achieving long-term prosperity and environmental sustainability. Economic empowerment of women goes beyond financial independence; it encompasses access to resources, decision-making power, opportunities for economic participation, and the capacity to influence the design of policies and programs that affect their lives. Despite the evident advantages of empowering women, barriers such as gender-based discrimination, unequal access to education and resources, limited property rights, and unpaid care work remain significant challenges. These barriers hinder women's full participation in economic and development activities, preventing them from contributing effectively to their families, communities, and nations. The paper highlights various strategies and policy interventions that promote women's economic empowerment, including legal reforms, financial inclusion, and improved access to education and training. It also emphasizes the importance of creating an enabling environment for women in the focusing on equal pay, leadership roles, and the elimination of gender-based violence. Furthermore, the role of women in achieving environmental sustainability is explored, with particular attention to how women's involvement in sustainable practices like resource management and contribute to addressing climate change. The discussion also examines the interconnections between women's economic empowerment and other SDGs, such as poverty reduction, quality education, and good health. When women are economically empowered, they tend to invest in their families' well-being, leading to improved outcomes in education, nutrition, and health. This in turn contributes to a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable society.