Here the need to make the international community aware of the potential risks associated with nuclear energy, such as disposal of wastes, nuclear terrorism, and accident, was expressed. The importance of natural gas as a cleaner and more cost-efficient source was emphasized and higher share of natural gas in the energy mix recommended. In conclusion, there is a need for greater conceptual clarity and prioritization of problems. The role of science is paramount but science alone cannot provide the solutions. Finally, it was felt that the intellectual base of alternative paradigms and options needs to be strengthened.
Cultural diversity is linked to biodiversity.
USA No matter where we live, global environmental problems cloud the future, endangering our health, our security, and our natural endowment. As these environmental challenges continue, their impact on the potential or escalation of tension, within and between nations, is becoming a cause of concern among policy-makers. Environmental security is a state of dynamic equilibrium between the appetite of the mankind and the resources of nature. This equilibrium could be disturbed at various scales. Environmental security then is not a construct any one community or country can assure for itself by itself.