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What is the full form of WCED (also known as Brundtland Commission) formed by the United Nations for sustainable development?

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The correct answer is
World Commission on Environment and Development

WCED Full Form Explained

The question asks for the full form of WCED, also known as the Brundtland Commission, established by the United Nations.

Identifying WCED Full Form

The WCED stands for World Commission on Environment and Development. This commission was famously chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland and is often referred to as the Brundtland Commission.

  • World
  • Commission
  • on
  • Environment
  • and
  • Development

The commission was formed by the United Nations to address growing environmental and development concerns globally and popularized the concept of sustainable development.

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