英文摘要 |
During the 42nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, convened in 1987, the World Commission on Environment and Development noted that humanity was facing a series of major economic, social and environmental problems, recognizing for the first time the threat that economic development poses for the environment, and appealing to all countries to re-examine their development strategies and direction. At that time, the term “sustainable development” was defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” This also set in motion the organization of the UN Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the Earth Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. |