Outdated attitudes and perceptions must be overcome if the global community is to thrive. Economic Development . Environmentally sound industrial growth is required for economic development, which will provide long-term solutions to many of the problems the world faces. Population stabilization will require economic development and an equal role for women in society. Professional Tithing .
People are willing to work at local levels and in professional associations.
In addition to pressing for governmental actions, members of scientific and engineering societies should devote a portion of their time to working at the local level on the issues addressed at the forum. Among other valuable activities, members can improve college curricula, support introduction of forum information into local schools and initiate public discussion of these topics.