News from Population Matters.
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From lightbulbs to smartphones: the practice of Planned Obsolescence
Planned obsolescence is a strategy where companies intentionally create products with a limited lifespan. It’s a practice that’s intended to maximise corporate profits at the expense of consumers and at great cost to the natural world.
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The World of Population Projections
The UN is generally considered the top dog of population projections but are there any viable alternatives?
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Abortion access: blocked paths and rights of way
Positive news can sometimes feel in short supply, but France enshrining abortion access into their constitution was a genuine moment to celebrate. We thought we’d take the opportunity to look at the general abortion access picture across the world.
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Ending the Silence on Population and Reproductive Rights
A new independent report has been released looking at the continuing reluctance to talk about reproductive rights and population as interconnected topics.
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Education: Investment, Inequalities and Policies
Education is the major driver behind reducing poverty, propelling development and lowering fertility rates. But how should investment in education be approached?
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Unemployment, insecurity and inequality: Talking population in Nigeria
Last week, the Nigeria Population Conversation took place in Abuja. We report on the event, the work of our partners and how the Nigerian media reported events.
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Empowering citizens through contraception
The European Contraception Policy Atlas is an annual report that monitors access to modern contraception in the continent. Take a look at this year’s rankings.
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Nigeria’s Population Explosion – what do people think?
Nigerian campaign group Population Explosion Awareness Initiative travelled the country speaking to people about the population issue in 2023.
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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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The Nigerian Population Conversation
In February this year, Population Matters will be convening a Population Conversation event in Abuja, Nigeria. Partnerships, Advocacy and Voice Manager Abimbola Junaid tells us more about what’s in store.