: World population

News from Population Matters.

  • After the Spike: Reproductive Rights and Population Projections

    Reproductive rights and bodily autonomy matter in their own right. This article examines claims about population decline, demographic projections and family choices.

  • Earth Overshoot Day – We Are in Debt to Our Planet

    Earth Overshoot Day (July 24th) comes faster than ever.

  • World Population Day 2025 – WITH OUR PARTNERS, WE ARE PROTECTING NATURE

    Today is World Population Day, a day where we reflect on the collective impact of over 8 billion people on the planet. Our growing population and rising consumption are putting the planet under pressure like never before. With wildlife species already going extinct, nature can’t wait for us to take action. We decided to reach…

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    Ocean with David Attenborough: A Wake-Up Call for Our Planet

    Despite covering 70% of the Earth’s surface, less than 3% of the world’s oceans are protected, leaving vast areas vulnerable to exploitation. This reality is highlighted in Ocean with David Attenborough, released on 8 June for World Oceans Day.

  • Fragile Futures: Speaking Up for Children’s Lives in a Changing World

    This week, Population Matters is in New York, bringing our new Fragile Futures report to the 58th Commission on Population and Development (CPD58). The evidence is clear —child deaths could exceed UN predictions this century, and governments at the meeting have acknowledged that conflict and climate change are straining health systems and greater investment is…

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    All Populations Matter: Our new five-year vision

    Today, we launch our new strategy – a bold and ambitious vision for the next five years of Population Matters. Designed to drive real change for both people and the planet, it sets out an exciting path forward. Our Chief Executive, Amy Jankiewicz, explains more.

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    Reproductive Rights and Erdoğan’s Pronatalist Policies in Türkiye

    Reproductive rights and bodily autonomy matter in their own right. This article examines Turkey’s pronatalist policies and the freedom to decide whether and when to have children.

  • 2024 in review: Population Matters in the Media

    It’s been a busy year at Population Matters. Here we look at some of the articles and comment pieces featuring Population Matters in 2024.

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    Beyond Profit: An Introduction to the Solidarity Economy

    In a world where economic growth often overshadows community and environmental well-being, the concept of the “solidarity economy” offers a refreshing perspective. Unlike traditional models focused on profit maximisation and market competition, the solidarity economy emphasises cooperation, social equity and ecological sustainability.

  • Debunking Myths: Population Distracts from Bigger Issues

    As the world grapples with the increasing impacts of the climate crisis, a common argument we face is that focusing on population growth is a distraction from addressing the bigger issues. This myth, however, oversimplifies a complex reality.