News from Population Matters.
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The Ripple Effect: How Ongoing Crisis is Shaping South Sudan’s Landscape
The ongoing Sudan crisis shows no signs of relenting. We explore the far-reaching consequences of the crisis on South Sudan, where we recently launched a new project.
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Addressing gender disparities and promoting equality
Joan Kembabazi is the founder of the Ugandan organisation Gufasha Girls Foundation and a Population Matters Choice Ambassador. In July 2023, we were delighted to assist her to attend the Women Deliver Conference.
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People power not state power – population policies that work
We take a look at some of the population policies around the world which gave people choices and improved their lives.
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We cannot wait for solutions: Choice ambassador Nyombi Morris at the UN
PM Change Champion Nyombi Morris discusses his experience of attending the UN’s Commission for Population and Development session in New York.
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Joan Kembabazi: girls’ education is key
At the beginning of June, Sweden hosted the Stockholm+50 conference, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Joan Kembabazi, one of our Choice Ambassadors, attended…
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One school, one tree at a time: climate campaigning in Uganda
Voted Environmentalist of Tomorrow by CNN in 2021, Nyombi Morris is a climate change activist from Uganda. With a mission to educate and inspire young people, he’s one of our…
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UN: Population growth driving drought
A new report published last week foresees a future in which droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population, unless we take action. Climate change and population growth are…
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Tackling population growth in Nigeria: Interview with Chidera Benoit
Nigeria has the largest population in Africa and is one of the fastest growing countries in the world, expected to become the third most populous by mid-century. This rapid growth,…
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One river, many tributaries: Talking population in Kenya
This month, Population Matters Director Robin Maynard attended the Population Conversation Symposium in Kilifi, Kenya. This key event, organised by local public health consultancy WellSense and supported by PM, brought…
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COP26: Why population matters
A crucial UN climate conference (COP26) is taking place in Glasgow over the next few days. One factor unlikely to be on the agenda is human population growth. Whilst the…