The Brundtland Commission

The Brundtland Commission, officially called the World Commission on Environment and Development, was established in 1983 by the United Nations. Its main goal was to address global environmental issues while considering economic growth and social equity. It popularized the concept of "sustainable development," which means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. The Commission's influential report, "Our Common Future," emphasized that environmental protection, social progress, and economic development are interconnected and essential for a sustainable future worldwide.