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Social cohesion is the intangible bond that holds members of society together and facilitates coexistence, development, progress and prosperity. It is understood as an integral part of socio-economic development that empowers everyone. How can the WANA region effectively deal with the divisions that weaken its social fabric in a multidimensional way? What are the mechanisms for fostering cohesion and inclusion as opposed to division and exclusion? What is the role of the state, civil society and social networks?
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As the WANA region confronts the challenges of climate change, it is more apparent that the days of infinite growth on a finite planet are over. The WANA region is beginning to face a surge in hunger and thirst, increased conflict and cross-border migration. Environmental education for sustainable development and water security are priority issues to take forward.
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Peaking oil production, growing food insecurity, water scarcity, jobless recoveries and a myriad of social, environmental and economic ills continue to further degrade carrying capacity. What are the opportunities for WANA to move from consumption to production and leapfrog into the third industrial revolution of the post carbon economy? What are the prospects for a Pan Asian framework that includes WANA?
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WANA-led approaches to reconstruction and recovery have the potential to create a supranational mechanism for addressing conflict and its aftermath. The negative social, environmental and economic effects of conflict could present an opportunity to reconstruct communities based on good governance, green industry and infrastructure, socially cohesive policies and an understanding of carrying capacity.
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