10 Questions
What term did the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) introduce in its report 'Our Common Future'?
Sustainable development
According to WCED, what does sustainable development aim to enhance?
Current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations
What was the major programme of action signed during the Rio Earth Summit in 1992?
Agenda 21
What is the goal of sustainable development?
Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
What did the Rio Earth Summit aim to initiate as the world moved into the 21st century?
Sustainable Development across local, national, and international levels
What was the significant event in 1987 that introduced the term 'sustainable development'?
The World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) report
Which event involved representatives from 179 countries coming together for a major conference?
The Rio Earth Summit
What does the term 'sustainable development' aim to achieve according to WCED?
Enhancement of future potential and human needs
What was described as the first steps towards initiating Sustainable Development across various levels by the Rio Earth Summit?
Agenda 21
Which event was popularly known as the Rio Earth Summit?
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
Test your knowledge of sustainable development's introduction and key concepts with this quiz. Explore the meaning and definition of sustainable development according to the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) and the Brundtland Commission's report.
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