Question

"Sustainable development refers to the development that meets the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generations, to meet their own needs."
The above mentioned definition has been given by ________.

• A. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
• B. United Nations Committee on Environment and Development
• C. United Nations Committee on Protection of Environment
• D. United Nations Conference on Protection of Environment

Hint:

Sustainable development is the concept of meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. This definition was provided by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1987.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identifying the source of the definition.
The definition provided in the question is the most famous and widely accepted definition of sustainable development. It first appeared in the "Brundtland Report" (titled 'Our Common Future') in 1987.
Step 2: Identifying the organization.
The report was produced by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), which later paved the way for the 1992 Earth Summit, officially known as the (A) United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED).
Step 3: Conclusion.
Among the provided choices, the official conference associated with the global promotion and institutionalization of this definition is the UNCED.
Final Answer: United Nations Conference on Environment and Development.