Where was sustainable development explained for the first time?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Brundtland Commission Report
Explanation:
→ Sustainable development was first formally defined in the Brundtland Commission Report (1987), officially titled “ Our Common Future”.
→ The report described sustainable development as “ development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
→ It highlighted the interdependence of economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity.
→ This concept later became the foundation for global environmental policies and initiatives, including the 1992 Earth Summit and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Information Booster:
→ Published in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED).
→ Coined the popular definition of sustainable development.
→ Emphasized integration of environment and development goals.
→ Introduced concepts of intergenerational equity and resource conservation.
→ Provided framework for global environmental governance.
→ Influenced national policies and international agreements on sustainability.
→ Served as a precursor to Agenda 21 and the UN SDGs.
Additional Information (Other Options):
Option (A) World Development Report – Focuses on economic development and poverty, not first to define sustainable development.
Option (C) First Earth Summit Report – Held in 1992, built upon the Brundtland definition.
Option (D) Human Development Report – Published by UNDP in 1990, emphasizes human development, not the origin of sustainable development.