A/71/285 21. The Special Rapporteur proposes a fundamental shift in the way that migration is perceived and framed. Migration itself is a natural part of human existence; it is not a crime, it is not a problem, and it has the potential to be a solution. According to this conception, migration governance is not about closing off borders and keeping people out, but about regulating mobility, that is, opening accessible, regular, safe and affordable migration channels and promoting and celebrating diversity. By governing migration instead of restricting it through the use of “pushbacks”, interception and detention, we move from a zero -tolerance attitude to one of harm reduction, thereby undercutting the criminal organizations responsible for migrant smuggling, addressing the security concerns of States and, ultimately, reducing human suffering and saving lives. 22. Effectively regulating mobility requires States to develop a much more complex view of why and how people move. States must adopt a whole -system view of migration, taking into account all its aspects, including all benefits and challenges in terms of economic growth, demographic changes, cultural diversity, social integration, personal freedom and respect for the rule of law. A whole -ofgovernment approach is best. 23. States must also develop a long-term strategic vision of how they want their mobility policies and practices to be, 10 to 30 years from now. Preparing such a strategic vision with appropriate consultations in an inclusive and robust public debate, with full recognition of their human rights obligations and respect for the rule of law for all, will allow States to determine the steps needed to achieve their goals, as well as with realistic timelines and the kind of public discourse needed to convince their electorates. Such a vision will only be legitimate if it is placed within a human rights-based framework that will empower all concerned, including all migrants, to test the legality of mobility policies and practices. 24. Taking such a long-term strategic approach in developing the global compact for accessible, regular, safe and affordable mobility policies and practices will place States in a better position to respond to the significant demographic, economic, social, political and cultural challenges that lie ahead. B. Developing the global compact for safe, regular and orderly mobility 25. All the human rights concerns discussed above are signs of stress within global border management and migration systems. They are clear indications that the status quo is simply not sustainable. Ignoring these warning signs and pouring further resources into ineffective and paradoxical closure systems will lead to further human suffering, as well as wasted resources and lost opportunities, owing to a failure to take advantage of the rewards to be gained from regulated mobility. 26. The Special Rapporteur prefers the use of the term “mobility” over that of “migration”. “Migration” has come to embody all the fears of uninformed public opinion. “Mobility” is a more fluid term, usually associated with highly skilled workers: expatriates are “mobile”, construction workers are “migrants”. Language matters, and changing language is part of changing perceptions. Using the expression “mobility” better encompasses the idea of allowing people to come and go and return, depending on their labour opportunities and personal choices. It may or may not mean settlement or integration. 6/24 16-13509