Our vision is of a future in which our population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.
“All our environmental problems become easier to solve with fewer people, and harder – and ultimately impossible – to solve with ever more people.”
David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough
Population Matters patron

Current world population

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  • Debunking myths: Why Choosing a Smaller Family Does Make a Difference

    A common misconception is that individual family size decisions have little influence on global population growth. However, the reality is quite different. Choosing to have a smaller family can affect not only global population trends, but also the future of the planet.

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    Running out of room: Humans encroaching on wildlife habitats

    Population growth means that humans will push further into wildlife habitats across more than 50% of land by 2070, causing biodiversity loss, increased human-wildlife conflict, and worsening outcomes for local communities. We then examine the positive solutions available such as Population Health Environment.

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    Parched Earth: How Population Growth Fuels Water Challenges

    World Water Week’s theme, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future, speaks to the collective effort required to achieve global water goals. Our numbers and the impact we have on our environment must be part of the conversation.

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