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September 24, 2026 | Post

In high- and middle-income countries, “baby bust” panic has seemingly replaced overpopulation concern, with many governments attempting to increase fertility rates (the number of births per woman). While global fertility decline reflects women’s empowerment, fertility rates in many countries are now well below the replacement rate and still falling. A…...

September 17, 2026 | Post

People are living longer while the global fertility rate (the average number of births per woman) is decreasing, resulting in population aging – an increase in the number of older people relative to younger people. This greying of the population and the large wave of retirees it brings is sometimes…...

September 14, 2026 | Post

The Guardian editorial board recently published some thoughts on falling birthrates. We responded with a letter, which they didn't publish, so we are featuring it here. We encourage all our members and supporters to make their voices heard! See our media guide for advice on how to do that. Re:…...

September 4, 2026 | Post

A sobering new UN report confirms that we can no longer avoid overshooting 1.5°C of warming, considered by scientists to be a dangerous threshold. The authors stress that we must aim to return below this level before 2100, and lay out recommendations for accelerating mitigation and adaptation efforts. A sobering…...

August 27, 2026 | Post

Those familiar with Population Connection’s work know we have been highlighting the folly of pursuing infinite growth on a finite planet since 1968. Fortunately, a rising “postgrowth” movement is rekindling interest in respecting planetary boundaries and moving beyond growth as a measure of progress. The myth of infinite growth Humanity…...

August 14, 2026 | Post

Every day, Population Connection supporters like you take action to create a more sustainable world. By advocating for universal access to family planning services, educating the next generation on the impact of rapid population growth, and championing human-rights based solutions, you’re fostering a healthier, safer, less-crowded world. During Make-A-Will Month…...

August 10, 2026 | Post

A new study published in the journal Sustainable Development makes the case for gradually shrinking our (still growing) population of 8.3 billion to 4 billion or fewer by 2200, demonstrating why reduced population pressure is key to achieving sustainability. The neglected population factor Alongside increasing per capita consumption levels, global…...

July 31, 2026 | Post

“Why did your husband not leave you? Were his options that bad? Refusing to have children when the other partner wants them is a good reason for the child-wanting person to get a divorce.” That was one of the comments left on our YouTube channel beneath an episode of Other…...

July 30, 2026 | Post

Each year, Earth Overshoot Day serves as a reminder that humanity is utilizing nature faster than it can regenerate. While the date has become a familiar benchmark, this year’s observance comes with a new warning.  A new report from the Global Footprint Network argues that governments around the world are…...

July 28, 2026 | Post

For decades, declining global fertility rates have often been explained by the assumption that young people simply don’t want to marry or have children. The newly released report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) presents evidence that challenges this common narrative. Lives, Choices and Futures summarizes findings from the…...