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What term did the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) introduce in its report 'Our Common Future'?
What term did the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) introduce in its report 'Our Common Future'?
- Sustainable development (correct)
- Environmental conservation
- Resource exploitation
- Technological advancement
According to WCED, what does sustainable development aim to enhance?
According to WCED, what does sustainable development aim to enhance?
- Institutional conflicts
- Resource exploitation for current needs
- Technological limitations
- Current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations (correct)
What was the major programme of action signed during the Rio Earth Summit in 1992?
What was the major programme of action signed during the Rio Earth Summit in 1992?
- Resource exploitation plan
- Agenda 21 (correct)
- Technological advancement initiative
- Environmental conservation treaty
What is the goal of sustainable development?
What is the goal of sustainable development?
What did the Rio Earth Summit aim to initiate as the world moved into the 21st century?
What did the Rio Earth Summit aim to initiate as the world moved into the 21st century?
What was the significant event in 1987 that introduced the term 'sustainable development'?
What was the significant event in 1987 that introduced the term 'sustainable development'?
Which event involved representatives from 179 countries coming together for a major conference?
Which event involved representatives from 179 countries coming together for a major conference?
What does the term 'sustainable development' aim to achieve according to WCED?
What does the term 'sustainable development' aim to achieve according to WCED?
What was described as the first steps towards initiating Sustainable Development across various levels by the Rio Earth Summit?
What was described as the first steps towards initiating Sustainable Development across various levels by the Rio Earth Summit?
Which event was popularly known as the Rio Earth Summit?
Which event was popularly known as the Rio Earth Summit?
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