Practicing Success
What is the name of the Norwegian Prime Minister who headed the World Commission on Environment and Development established by the United Nations? |
Antonio Guterres Gro Harlem Kyoto Gro Harlem Brundtland Trygve Lie |
Gro Harlem Brundtland |
Concerned with the growing opinion of the world community on environmental issues, the United Nations established a World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) headed by the Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland. The Commission gave its report (also known as Brundtland Report) entitled ‘Our Common Future’ in 1987. The report defines sustainable development as a “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” |