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Under whose auspices, the concept 'sustainable development' was coined ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Economy Initiatives)
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Answer: B. UN World Commission on Environment and Development
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