News from Population Matters.
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Buen Vivir: The ‘Good Life’ for People and Planet – Part One
Buen Vivir is an alternative development model gaining popularity in South America. Originating from indigenous cultures, it emphasises harmony with nature as key to the wellbeing of the community. Can Buen Vivir operate in practice? And how does population growth factor into this eco-centric approach?
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Doughnut Economics: Bold Blueprint for a Sustainable Future – Part Two
As part of our series exploring alternative economic models, this is the second edition looking at Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics. This framework seeks a thriving economy with equality and a minimum standard of living for all, while not taking more from the planet than it can afford to give.
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Doughnut Economics: Bold Blueprint for a Sustainable Future – Part One
As part of our series exploring alternative economic models, today we look at Doughnut Economics. Through integrating the need for social equity within planetary boundaries, this framework champions a thriving but sustainable economy that respects both human and environmental limits.
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Redistribute Resources, Eliminate Waste: Circular Economy – Part Two
As we continue our series investigating alternative economic models, here is the second edition of our dive into Circular Economics.
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Redistribute Resources, Eliminate Waste: Circular Economy – Part One
A Circular Economy is an alternative economic model focused on the redistribution of resources and elimination of waste, for the betterment of both people and the planet. But is it achievable in a growth obsessed world?
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Endless economic growth unsustainable for planet and people
As part of an upcoming project exploring alternative economic models, this article looks at how the current pursuit of endless economic growth drives environmental degradation and deepens social inequality. The traditional growth mindset prevails among our political classes, but it is not working for planet or people.
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Exploring the relationship between our numbers and the environment
The Journal of Population and Sustainability explores all aspects of the relationship between human numbers and environmental issues.
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Embracing the beauty of small families
At Population Matters, we know that families come in all shapes and sizes but promote the benefits to our planet of choosing to have fewer children. This International Day of Families, let’s look at the beauty of small families.
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Thoughts on declining fertility and scientists’ warning
The Journal of Population and Sustainability explores all aspects of the relationship between human numbers and environmental issues.
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Urbanisation challenges in Kenya’s Nairobi: a tangled web of issues
In Nairobi’s Kibera and Korogocho, high population density brings intricate challenges, compromising access to socio-economic services and heightening insecurity.