Question

The concept of Sustainable Development that seeks to meet the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs was popularized by:

• A. The World Commission on the Environment and Development
• B. The World Bank
• C. The International Monetary Fund
• D. The Asian Development Bank

Hint:

Remember: \[ \boxed{ \text{Brundtland Report (1987)} \rightarrow \text{Sustainable Development} } \] Prepared by: \[ \boxed{ \text{World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED)} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The most widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development was given in the Brundtland Report, titled Our Common Future (1987). The report was prepared by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) under the chairmanship of Gro Harlem Brundtland. It defines sustainable development as: \[ \boxed{ \text{Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising} } \] \[ \boxed{ \text{the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.} } \]

Step 1: Examine the options.
• [(A)] World Commission on Environment and Development popularized this concept through the Brundtland Report. Correct.
• [(B)] World Bank promotes sustainable development but did not formulate this definition.
• [(C)] IMF deals mainly with monetary and financial stability.
• [(D)] Asian Development Bank finances development projects but is not associated with the original definition. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Correct Answer}=(A)} \]