In November 2021, we released Welcome to Gilead, a report that exposes how politicians across the world are justifying the restriction of women's reproductive rights because of fears of population decline. Through our new campaign, 'Gilead Watch', we'll provide updates on relevant developments across a range of countries of concern.

We're happy to announce that you can now give your loved ones the gift of a Population Matters membership. Gift memberships comprise a welcome email and postal pack with a welcome letter, gift certificate, our latest magazine and other campaign materials, which currently include a bookmark, window sticker and badge.

Everyone knows wealthy people emit more greenhouse gas emissions than the poorest, but the role of inequity in climate change is more complicated and population is more relevant than many people think. Our Head of Campaigns Alistair Currie takes an in-depth look at the numbers behind some influential reports.

2022 is a big year for the natural world: a new international agreement to combat global biodiversity loss will be finalised. The post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework is intended to ensure that by 2050, humans are living in harmony with nature. Senior Campaigner Andrew Howard examines recent developments, and how human population growth is being dealt with.

Humanity’s impact on our planet has profound and far-reaching consequences, some of which are less obvious than others. A new UN report shines a light on emerging environmental threats, including noise pollution, wildfires, and shifts in the timing of key seasonal events.

A new report by the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) warns that our modern agricultural systems are stretched to breaking point, spelling worsening environmental impacts and an increasing threat to food and water security. This is particularly alarming as continued population growth will lead to even higher food demand.

In a hard-won victory for women's rights, Colombia has become the third Latin American country (after Mexico and Argentina) to decriminalise abortion in the past two years.

There is a pressing need to share the burden of contraception more equally between men and women. Several male contraceptives are now under development but won't be available for several years due to insufficient funding.