How did the Brundtland Commission (1987) define sustainable development ?
Correct answer: B. development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
- A. development that protects the environment for future generations even at the expense of the present generation
- B. development which meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
- C. a type of development which put the interests of developing countries ahead of the interests of the rich nations
- D. development that is capable of maintaining sustainable economic growth for all countries of the worldPeople & Society
Explanation
The Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development through intergenerational equity: meeting present needs without reducing future generations’ ability to meet theirs. This is the standard 1987 definition, expressed in option b.
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