Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Abstract

We have what is needed to live well, within the limits of the planet: the scientific knowledge, proven and emerging technologies, financial assets and instant communications. Nevertheless, today our societies are on a dangerously unsustainable track. The story is one of growth in populations and consumption (in most countries) compounded by inertia stemming from inadequate governance and policy responses necessary to manage this growth. The result is degradation of the environment and societies.