Gro Harlem Brundtland is a Norwegian politician and former Prime Minister of Norway. She is known for her work in sustainable development and public health. Brundtland served as the Director-General of the World Health Organization from 1998 to 2003, where she focused on global health issues and policies. Brundtland is also recognized for her role in the Brundtland Commission, which published the influential report "Our Common Future" in 1987. This report introduced the concept of sustainable development, emphasizing the need to balance economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity for future generations.