Population Connection Archived

We’ve reached the end of the road on X, & we’re leaving with no regrets (& maybe a little side-eye). It's goodbye to a platform run by a billionaire who’s more interested in pushing #pronatalist nonsense & space fantasies than addressing real issues like ecological crises. #Xodus

One last one before the #xodus, subscribe to start receiving our quarterly magazine. ⤵️donate.populationconnection.org/a/subscribe

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We’ve reached the end of the road on X, & we’re leaving with no regrets (& maybe a little side-eye). It's goodbye to a platform run by a billionaire who’s more interested in pushing #pronatalist nonsense & space fantasies than addressing real issues like ecological crises. #Xodus

The #Worldof8Billion International student video contest is now accepting entries for the 2024-2025 school year! Check out this year's global topics, background readings and new mini-grant opportunities for teachers + more on the website! hubs.ly/Q02NnY5d0

The UN's #populationprojections show we're still on track to surpass 10 billion people by the 2080s, with little decline before 2100. Our blog takes a closer look at the data, including the increasing divergence between low- and high-fertility countries. populationconnection.org/blog/new-un-po…

A new study projects that human-wildlife overlap will increase across more than half of all land areas by 2070, mainly due to human population growth. This is bad news for wild species, of which 1 million are already estimated to be facing extinction. ⬇️ populationconnection.org/blog/human-pop…

@GivingTuesday remove barriers to girls’ education, and implement Population, Health, and Environment (#PHE) approaches to solve intersecting local challenges. Thank you for standing with us! donate.populationconnection.org/a/support-part…

@GivingTuesday This is just today’s goal, but it’s part of a larger matching gift campaign running through December 31. Every dollar raised—up to $250,000—will be doubled! Your unwavering support helps our Global Partners increase access to #FamilyPlanning options and #ReproductiveHealth care,

Global population stabilization is a priority for all of us, and this #GivingTuesday, we can take action together! We’ve set an ambitious goal of raising $25,000 before the clock strikes midnight. @givingtuesday donate.populationconnection.org/a/support-part…

People say, we must have more babies to create more innovation, more geniuses, more talent. Well, how about getting the 250 million kids not in school into education? How about having more than 58% of children completing secondary school? Let's invest in the children we have.

Our new podcast episode with Pam Wasserman and Hannah Evans of @popconnect shares insights from the oldest grassroots population organization in the U.S. - including on the challenges of discussing population in today’s polarized political climate. populationbalance.org/podcast/hannah…

Issues related to the scarcity of natural resources can result in: Domestic violence Child marriages Rape and abductions + more See how UNEP works to address nature loss while at the same time working for gender equality: unep.org/topics/gender/… #16Days

From free condoms at gas stations to catchy campaigns, his creative efforts saved countless lives. #AIDSDay

Meet #CaptainCondom - this #WorldAIDSDay! 🦸‍♂️ Mechai Viravaidya led Thailand’s groundbreaking fight against AIDS and overpopulation with humor, innovation, and determination. Learn how he turned the tide: ⬇️ populationconnection.org/article/captai…

A new study projects that human-wildlife overlap will increase across more than half of all land areas by 2070, mainly due to human #populationgrowth. This is bad news for wild species, of which one million are already estimated to be facing #extinction. populationconnection.org/blog/human-pop…

What would happen if every other woman had one fewer or one more child than expected under the UN's main #population projection? And how might a phase-out of teen births affect our demographic trajectory? Find out here: ⬇️ populationconnection.org/blog/un-popula…