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Sustainable Development Introduction Quiz

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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?

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?

Resource exploitation plan

Agenda 21 (correct)

Technological advancement initiative

Environmental conservation treaty

What is the goal of sustainable development?

Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant event in 1987 that introduced the term 'sustainable development'?

The World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) report Signup and view all the answers

Which event involved representatives from 179 countries coming together for a major conference?

The Rio Earth Summit Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sustainable development' aim to achieve according to WCED?

Enhancement of future potential and human needs Signup and view all the answers

What was described as the first steps towards initiating Sustainable Development across various levels by the Rio Earth Summit?

Agenda 21 Signup and view all the answers

Which event was popularly known as the Rio Earth Summit?

The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development Signup and view all the answers