News from Population Matters.
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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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Gender Snapshot Report 2024: Journey to Gender Equality too slow
The United Nations has released its updated Gender Snapshot Report for 2024 and the headline is that, while some progress has been made, change is happening far too slowly.
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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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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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Population Solutions Drive Success for All 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a global blueprint for a better future With the UN Summit of the Future just a month away, there is no better time to focus on how population solutions can help achieve these ambitious targets.
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Harris and Walz on Women’s Rights: The Democratic Perspective on Reproductive Freedom
The Democratic National Convention starts today in Chicago. Having already looked at what a Donald Trump and JD Vance presidency might mean for women’s rights in the US, Campaign and Communications Specialist Florence Blondel runs the rule over the new Democratic ticket.
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Overpopulation: Causes, Consequences and Solutions
With the world population projected to reach 10.3 billion this century, understanding the causes, consequences and potential solutions is more critical than ever.