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The term 'sustainable development' is often explained using the definition popularised by the Brundtland Commission report, 'Our Common Future' (1987). Shreya is asked to state it for a CSR training session. Which is correct?

Sustainable development, as defined by the Brundtland Commission in 1987, is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It balances economic, social and environmental concerns instead of favouring only profit or halting growth.

  1. ADevelopment that maximises current profits of businesses before considering the environment
  2. BDevelopment that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needsCorrect
  3. CDevelopment focused solely on eradicating poverty in developing nations
  4. DDevelopment that restricts all industrial growth to protect the environment

Explanation

The Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs. It balances economic, social and environmental concerns rather than prioritising profit, only poverty, or halting growth.

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