The World Commission on Environment and Development

The World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), established by the United Nations in 1983, aimed to address the interconnected challenges of environmental sustainability and economic development. Its most notable outcome is the 1987 report "Our Common Future," which popularized the concept of "sustainable development," emphasizing the need to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs. The Commission highlighted the importance of integrating economic growth with environmental protection, advocating for policies that promote social equity and ecological balance globally.