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Overpopulation threatens the quality of life for people everywhere. Population Connection is the national grassroots population organization that educates young people and advocates progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by Earth’s resources.
Our goals and programsSeptember magazine issue
Aging and slower population growth are inevitable as countries develop and women gain agency over their childbearing. There are myriad ways for economies to adjust to these shifting demographics, mainly through growth in productivity.
Photo: People hiking on Spencer Island, located within the Snohomish River Estuary, near Everett, Washington, on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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We were able to expand our Global Partners program substantially in 2022 and are excited to share the work of these incredible organizations with you!
Join us throughout the year for presentations from our partners, each working in their own community to provide programs and services that contribute to stabilizing global population.
Follow the button below for a line-up of upcoming presentations, registration links, and Q+A interviews with our partners!
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8 Billion People and Counting: World Population Reaches 8 Billion on Nov. 15, 2022
Roundup of Resources About the 8 Billion MilestoneCatch up on our blog
Our only hope is to slow, and ultimately cease, the astronomical growth of the human population, to allow the earth to heal and support a smaller, stable population. I was thankful to find your organization as a conduit to contribute toward a better tomorrow, even though it is one that I will never see. Donna J. Warlick, Population Connection Member
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Population Connection is a membership-based organization, funded by 40,000 progressive, far-sighted individuals. Join us!
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In-person events are still suspended due to the pandemic, but we’re keeping our members and supporters engaged through lots of virtual events. Come to our next one and meet like-minded folks who support population stabilization!
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Help us spread the message that zero population growth is necessary for a sustainable future. Write to your local newspaper or simply talk to friends and family about your passion for population stabilization.
More info2022 accomplishments
3,000,000
Young people inspired to think critically about our world’s population challenges via Population Education lesson plans
1,200+
Legislator connections by nearly 500 advocates during our virtual Capitol Hill Days, a joint program with Population Connection Action Fund
1,200+
Members and supporters who have engaged with our virtual events in 2022