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America’s voice for population stabilization

Keep up with our blog to stay informed on all the latest population-related news and developments!

Re: Lower fertility rates are the new cultural norm

March 29, 2023 | Post

We submitted the following letter to the editor on March 29, 2023, and are sharing it below since it wasn’t published by The Washington Post. We encourage all our members and supporters to make their voices heard! See our media guide for advice on how to do that. You can…...

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Re: World ‘population bomb’ may never go off as feared, finds study

March 28, 2023 | Post

We submitted the following letter to The Guardian on March 28, 2023, and are sharing it below since it wasn’t published. We encourage all our members and supporters to make their voices heard! See our media guide for advice on how to do that. You can see common population myths…...

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Saving gorillas by improving community health and livelihoods: Q&A with CTPH

March 13, 2023 | Post

Through our Global Partners program, Population Connection supports a growing number of grassroots organizations around the world working to increase access to education, public health and family planning services. Their efforts make a vital difference in their local communities and represent the “final step” in our shared work to make…...

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No place to hide: Climate change is worsening human-wildlife conflict

March 3, 2023 | Post

Today, March 3, is World Wildlife Day, a United Nations observance day launched in 2013 to raise awareness of wild species and their conservation status. With global biodiversity loss still accelerating, there is sadly a need to amplify the call to action every year.  Our huge and growing numbers, combined…...

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Fostering sustainable development in rural Nepal: Q&A with RUWDUC

February 28, 2023 | Post

Through our Global Partners program, Population Connection supports a growing number of grassroots organizations around the world working to increase access to education, public health and family planning services. Their efforts make a vital difference in their local communities and represent the “final step” in our shared work to make…...

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Ending harmful practices and helping girls and women thrive: Q&A with Nashipai

February 24, 2023 | Post

Through our Global Partners program, Population Connection supports a growing number of grassroots organizations around the world working to increase access to education, public health and family planning services. Their efforts make a vital difference in their local communities and represent the “final step” in our shared work to make…...

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Between 2 and 26 billion? Study projects human population up to 2300

February 22, 2023 | Post

Population models generally don’t extend beyond 2100 because high uncertainty makes it very difficult to project demographic trends far into the future. An interesting recent study, however, uses sophisticated models to provide a rough idea of what our far-future population might look like. Extending the UN’s probabilistic population models, the…...

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Closing health gaps in Mayan communities: Q&A with Wuqu' Kawoq

February 14, 2023 | Post

Through our Global Partners program, Population Connection supports a growing number of grassroots organizations around the world working to increase access to education, public health and family planning services. Their efforts make a vital difference in their local communities and represent the “final step” in our shared work to make…...

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Transforming communities through girls' empowerment: Q&A with Kakenya's Dream

February 3, 2023 | Post

Through our Global Partners program, Population Connection supports a growing number of grassroots organizations around the world working to increase access to education, public health and family planning services. Their efforts make a vital difference in their local communities and represent the “final step” in our shared work to make…...

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A helping hand for Kenya's vulnerable girls: Q&A with HKSAI

January 28, 2023 | Post

Through our Global Partners program, Population Connection supports a growing number of grassroots organizations around the world working to increase access to education, public health and family planning services. Their efforts make a vital difference in their local communities and represent the “final step” in our shared work to make…...

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