The problems faced by physics as an activity and as an educational subject were discussed and actions for both society as a whole and the physics community itself were put forward. The contribution of physics to all aspects of life, material and non-material, will be essential for the foreseeable future.
Physics currently faces serious problems in the world.
Many of these problems affect science in general, but a number are specific to physics. Actions are needed to assure the continued health of physics research, teaching and cultural influence. Some form of 'contract' between physicists and the rest of society will be required. The Workshop emphasised that the problems physics faces are not related to the subject matter but to its relations with society and the perceptions of society. By 'physics', we include the physical sciences in general and we affirm the growth of interdisciplinary fields and the trend for areas such as astronomy, cosmology, environmental studies and biophysics to become ever more closely linked with all aspects of physics.