The term "sustainable development" was coined by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) in its landmark report called "Our Common Future," also known as the Brundtland Report. The report was published in 1987 and was authored by the Commission's chair, Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland. The report defined sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." The Brundtland Report recognized the urgent need for global cooperation to address environmental and developmental challenges and emphasized the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental factors. It called for a new approach to development that integrated environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth to ensure sustainable well-being for all. Since the publication of the Brundtland Report, the concept of sustainable development has gained widespread recognition and has become a key goal for international organizations, governments, businesses, and civil society. It remains a critical framework for addressing the urgent global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality, among others.