Population Connection

"The UN now predicts that the global population will rise by around 2 billion, to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s – sooner than expected a decade ago. That may not have much impact in easing global heating, but it could help reduce competition for resources."

Good to see this reasonable take by The Guardian about the global fall in fertility rates.
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/16/the-guardian-view-on-the-global-baby-bust-people-are-having-fewer-children-even-where-they-say-they-want-more

Habitat loss from agricultural expansion is a leading cause of biodiversity loss. A new study published in PNAS found that accelerated economic development in low-income countries, largely through its dampening effect on population growth, would shrink future global cropland requirements more than slashing consumption in higher-income countries.
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https://populationconnection.org/blog/study-slowing-population-growth-biodiversity/

Menstrual health is often treated as a niche issue, but it intersects with education, reproductive autonomy, , public health, and long-term development outcomes.

"One challenge that has surprised me is that menstrual education barriers are not limited to Uganda or low-resource settings. Even in the United States, conversations around and puberty can still be uncomfortable or heavily restricted in school environments."

Join us next week for an insightful conversation which will explore how a simple shift education before the can unlock cascading benefits for girls’ health, confidence, and futures.

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https://populationconnection-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CblCkh65T1-KOR5o21qu0Q #/registration

Does caring about the planet make you a misanthrope? 🤔

This thought-provoking cartoon by Joel Pett appears in the latest issue of magazine and highlights a debate that has been around for decades.

Join us for our webinar on Thursday, July 9, featuring a leading voice in ecology and conservation. We'll explore his work, his long friendship and collaboration with , and what today's environmental challenges can teach us about the relationship between people and the planet.

More registration details coming soon.

https://populationconnection.org/magazine/june-2026/..

"Contrary to conventional wisdom, rapid population growth rarely delivers demographic dividends, while low fertility rates do not necessarily lead to stagnation. In fact, persistently high fertility often exacerbates underemployment, limits investment in education and infrastructure, and entrenches poverty across generations." Adair Turner

An insightful read worth your time.
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https://populationconnection.org/article/the-case-for-gradual-population-decline/

What Is Per Capita Consumption: Definition & Examples | PopED Learn what per capita consumption means, how it’s calculated, and why it matters for sustainability. Explore real-world examples comparing energy use.

Growing food crops for humans requires less land, energy, and water than raising . Thus, eating lower on the food chain, i.e. consuming more plants and less meat and dairy, is one of the most effective ways individuals can help and the environment. To make the transition easier, those used to eating meat daily can reduce consumption gradually, e.g. by introducing “Meatfree Mondays.”
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populationconnection.org/blog/ten-things-you-can-do-to-help-protect-biodiversity/

Our latest Quarterly June magazine issue features Paul Ehrlich, our co-founder who passed away on March 13 at the age of 93. He had an extraordinary impact on our living planet. His career was defined by prolific academic output and a steadfast commitment to sounding alarms about the human predicament. While he gained immense fame — and notoriety — from The Population Bomb (co-authored with his wife, Anne Ehrlich), his work spanned disciplines from entomology to the social foundations of prejudice.

https://populationconnection.org/magazine/june-2026/

Degrowth, an environmental ideology that seeks to replace our current growth-based economic systems, has been gaining traction in recent years. On , we yet again explore what degrowth proponents aim to achieve and how this fits in with the goal of ending human population growth.

Read blog at link in bio or copy paste in your browser (if on pc).
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https://populationconnection.org/blog/degrowth-and-population/..