This results from unprecedented deterioration of our environmental infrastructure, loss of social well-being, and increased economic vulnerability from global, economic interdependence. In this context, technological ingenuity and use of wise social activity are two common responses to these stress factors are the application of. Socio-cultural strategies that aim to change cultural behaviour and values often take more time to reach solutions. These various socio-cultural strategies all have a significant potential to help civil society meet the requirements of sustainable development.
Active citizenship requires strong social bonds.
In turn social bonds result from shared commitment to pro-social values. Active citizens can lead to directed, collective action to better shared living conditions. Developing active citizenship is a prerequisite to having leadership effective and capable of representing them. Active citizenship also legitimates collective behaviour. Much like the convening of diverse groups, developing citizenship can bring more resources to a given decision-making process and increase acceptance, and effective implementation of decisions.