Our vision is a world in which humanity lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other.

OUR MISSION

Population Matters works to confront one of the world’s most urgent yet overlooked challenges: the impact of human population growth on environmental destruction.

We work to tackle the causes and effects of population growth and unsustainable resource consumption to build a fairer, more sustainable world for everyone. We inspire, engage, and promote solutions that improve the lives of individuals while protecting our planet. We deliver our mission through collaborative partnerships, that enable individuals, organisations, and policymakers, to integrate population considerations into their work.

HOW WE WORK

Through evidence-based research and data-driven advocacy we highlight both the challenges, and we uncover solutions rooted in facts, ethics, and respect for human rights. Our analysis investigates the causes and effects of population growth – which are often rooted in inequality – and the consequences of unsustainable resource consumption on people, wildlife, and the planet. Through our evidence-based research and global insights, we build awareness and enhance the capacity of our partners, policymakers, and decision-makers to tackle the impact of human population growth on wildlife and environmental destruction. 

THE SOLUTIONS

• Promote education: studies highlight that investing in comprehensive sexual education is a key ingredient to reducing early and unintended pregnancy. 

• Ensure access: emphasise the need for universal access to reproductive health services, including contraception and maternal healthcare. 

• Champion gender equality: Implement policies that promote gender equality and equity, enabling women to make autonomous decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and rights.