This will require the rapid stabilisation and then reduction of the human impact on the environment. Underlying causes such as population growth, high consumption rates and inappropriate technologies must be addressed. Despite the recommendations of several government inquiries and scientific bodies, Australia still does not have a population policy. Such a policy is increasingly necessary because there is currently strong advocacy in some sectors for rapid population growth that may simply be ecologically unsustainable. Governments need to set the framework to achieve sustainability.
Industry needs to comply .
The public too have an increasingly important role to play. Through knowledge and commitment, we can all contribute to the changes necessary to protect nature and our descendants. Their future is in our hands.