Sustainable Development UNCED Definition

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The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by which organisation?

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The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by which organisation?

  1. World Bank
  2. International Monetary Fund
  3. United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) ✓ Correct
  4. World Health Organisation
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Correct Answer Explanation

The concept of sustainable development was emphasised by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED).

Key Points:
  • UNCED defined it as: development that meets the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs.
  • The key terms are 'need' and 'future generations'.
  • The concept of 'needs' is linked to distribution of resources.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, D: It was UNCED that defined and emphasised sustainable development.

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