Q. The “Brundtland Report” from the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development refers to:

[A] Safeguards to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations.

[B] A comprehensive blueprint of action to be taken in every area in which humans affect the environment.

[C] Characterization of the concept of sustainable development and debates whether to prioritize development or the environment.

[D] Climate change policy that endorsed the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Brundtland Report

  • The concept of ‘sustainable development’ was crystallized in the 1987 report of the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development called the Brundtland Commission.
  • The Brundtland Commission’s characterization of ‘sustainable development’ is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Source: ForumIAS

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