Which one among the following reports defines Sustainable Development as development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ?

  1. A. Brundtland Report
  2. B. United Nations Human Development Report
  3. C. Agenda-21 of the Rio Earth Summit
  4. D. OECD Policy Brief (2006)

Correct Answer: A. Brundtland Report

Explanation

The Brundtland Report, officially titled 'Our Common Future' and published in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development, coined this widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development.

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