The Brundtland Commission's 1987 call for attention to "Sustainable Development" illustrates the paradox between ______.

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The Brundtland Commission's call for attention to "Sustainable Development" reflects the paradox between economic prosperity and ecological damage. The commission acknowledged the importance of economic development and growth but recognized that such development should not be at the expense of environmental destruction or depletion of resources, which will ultimately jeopardize the development itself.

The Brundtland Commission's 1987 Call for Attention to "Sustainable Development