ISAS Insights

The prosperity of the South Asian region, home of the glorious Indus civilisations and cradle of Buddhism, and its ability to be part of the Asian renaissance of the 21st century are predicated on the prudent management of its fragile and excessively exploited ecosystems and on its ability to cope with the multifaceted challenges of climate change. Sound governance in each South Asian country, peace and cooperation with neighbours, and an enabling global context are the essential prerequisites of a sustainable, prosperous future for South Asia.