Postal Appeal: nature can’t wait!
With Earth’s population now exceeding 8 billion people, the pressure on our planet is greater than ever. Humans outcompete all other species to our shared detriment – all populations matter. Nature’s eyes are on all of us and the choices we make.
Will you protect the planet and all its inhabitants now and for generations to come?
Biodiversity loss is happening now. Nature is in crisis. In just 50 years, we have lost 73% of global wildlife populations1 and more than one million species are at risk of extinction2. The natural world we love – its forests, rivers, and oceans – is disappearing at an alarming rate. And the biggest driver? Human activity, fuelled by rapid population growth.
You can be part of the solution. By donating to our Nature Can’t Wait appeal today, you will protect the planet and all it’s inhabitants now and for generations to come. What’s more, this appeal is match-funded meaning we are able to DOUBLE your donation – and your impact – without any further cost to you!
Your gift will help create a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other.
By making a donation today, you will be making a stand for nature and humanity. Like you, we believe in creating positive solutions – and with your support, together we can:
✔ Fund vital research, demonstrating the impact of human population increase on environmental encroachment and biodiversity loss
✔ Fund context specific research, in conjunction with local policy makers, to inform practical interventions which balance conservation with wider developmental goals
✔ Engage local communities and global partners, to amplify solutions that preserve and promote biodiversity, ensuring sustainable ecosystems for future generations.
✔ Champion women’s rights and education, empowering communities to make sustainable choices. Our grassroots partners show that this leads to better conservation efforts and improved biodiversity protection.
✔ Advocate and provide evidence to local and national governments on solutions to strengthen sustainable practices that benefit people and the planet.
✔ Fund voluntary family planning projects and accessible evidence-based information, helping communities break free from poverty while protecting nature by reducing population pressure on the environment.
To speak to a member of our friendly fundraising team, please call 020 8123 9116 or you can reach us at supporters@populationmatters.org.
Thanks to a generous Population Matters supporter in Africa, your gift today will be matched, up to £10,000. This means that your generosity will be doubled without any further cost to you – a £10 gift becomes £20, a £50 gift is worth £100, and £100 becomes £200! Once all £10,000 in matched funds have been claimed, we will still be able to accept your donation.
1 WWF Living Planet Report 2024
2 World is ‘on notice’ as major UN report shows one million species face extinction | UN News