The continued existence of humanity depends on our ability to balance the factors affecting this existence, which results in sustainability. Currently, it is presented in an overly simplified way, and obviously in the interests of that part of humanity whose living space is defined by urban comfort. Consequently, the emphasis is placed on the environmental pillar and the resulting role of natural capital in forecasting the future existence of the world. Other pillars are viewed solely through the prism of preserving nature's immutability, without delving into the possibility of harmonising the use of natural capital, which is crucial for human existence, a priori choosing the path of prohibitions and restrictions.

Every country and industry that has developed in accordance with the resources available in its respective territory must develop its own concept of sustainability, where all pillars are equally important.
In the case of Latvia, it is crucial to elevate the social component to the most significant position in the sustainability discourse.

The foundation of a state's existence is not only land as a geographical unit and economic capital, but also its people and social capital, which must now be seen as a decisive condition for the country's sustainability. In contrast to natural capital, which remains and grows here, human capital is declining both due to demographics and, most significantly, due to its outflow to the very countries that are so adamant about preserving natural capital here in our country.

The size of the social capital asset was perfectly demonstrated by the last municipal elections. The unwillingness of people to engage in contact was fully apparent. The level of social capital cannot be papered over with some "community projects a la Denmark", where the social capital asset is expressed through the active engagement of local communities.
And, of course, the third pillar: the economy, which in Latvia calls for investment from abroad but hits a wall at the second pillar, because without it, no smart industrialisation can take place.

A dead end?

No! We must begin real social cohesion. The European Union must take responsibility for the harm caused to our country and fully fund our education, healthcare, and ethnic preservation expenses in order to stop the outflow of social (intellectual, knowledge-based, creative, etc.) capital and facilitate its genuine return.

Resources for real demographics

This must not be a loan; it must be compensation.
There must also be compensation for the restriction of our natural resources, which hinders the raising and building of the well-being of the nation that has lived here for centuries. If that does not happen, the blood of our ancestors will have been shed in vain, and the future generations, for whose sake we so want to protect things right now, will simply not exist.
We must open our eyes and look at the real world. We must not pander to foreign idols and their hangers-on.