United Nations Resolution on Environmental Perspective
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What was the formal name adopted by the commission later known as the Brundtland Commission?

  • United Nations Environment Programme
  • United Nations Development Programme
  • World Health Organization
  • World Commission on Environment and Development (correct)

Who was the chair of the Brundtland Commission widely known by?

  • Kofi Annan
  • Ban Ki-moon
  • Gro Harlem Brundtland (correct)
  • Jacques Chirac

Which report did the Brundtland Commission issue in 1987?

  • Sustainable Development Goals Report
  • Global Environment Outlook
  • Climate Change Action Report
  • Our Common Future (correct)

What is the main definition provided by the Brundtland Report for sustainable development?

<p>Development that meets the needs of current and future generations without harming the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dimensions does sustainability seek to integrate according to the text?

<p>Economic, social, technological (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspects do the economic interests define according to the text?

<p>Financial capital flow, commerce facilitation, and attributes relevant to economic activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main charge of the special commission established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1983?

<p>To propose long-term environmental strategies for achieving sustainable development up to the year 2000. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect was NOT part of the commission's responsibility as outlined in the resolution?

<p>Analyzing historical trends of environmental degradation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the specific goals mentioned for the special commission?

<p>Advocating for long-term environmental protection strategies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT emphasized in the resolution about the commission's work?

<p>Focusing on achieving short-term economic growth goals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key focus area mentioned in the resolution regarding environmental concerns?

<p>Addressing environmental concerns effectively at an international level. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United Nations General Assembly establish the special commission in 1983?

<p>To define a long-term agenda for dealing with environmental issues beyond 2000. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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