Grab your camera on your next outdoor excursion and take a photo of yourself in a natural environment to add to the “Green Spaces of Our Lives” photo series project!
We encourage you to share your self-portraits while out in nature to bring together photos of fellow Population Connection members and supporters as a testament to the importance of global population stabilization for the future of our beautiful planet.
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Bennet Steidinger in Huntingdon, PA. "Taken on a recent Population Education trip! Great to spend time with colleagues in nature." 
John Nelson at Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia, PA, in the Houston Meadow, with sunflowers in the background. 
Dave Gardner in Frisco, CO on Peaks Trail, between Breckenridge and Frisco: "We love the smell of the pine trees, the views of snowy mountain peaks, and an occasional moose siting. It's especially idyllic when the trail isn't packed with people. Button is my presidential campaign slogan! I am loving the work you're doing these days (incl. webinars)." 
Carol Carpenter photographed in Manitou Springs, CO: "I took a cog railroad trip to the top of Pikes Peak. At 14,115 feet, it is one of Colorado's famous 'fourteeners.'
It is always a special experience to be at the top of a mountain surrounded in every direction by breathtaking landscapes." 
Mark Siepker in St. George, Utah, at the Virgin River North Trail via Confluence Park: "[This experience made us feel] active and alive! The trail is scenic and smooth. For older-timers like us, it is great exercise but not too difficult. Green spaces like this make like on our wonderful planet accessible and majestic." 
Estelle Raboni in Van Cortlandt Park in the The Bronx, NY. "Joyous! There's not much wild nature in the Bronx, but Van Cortlandt Park still has forests and coyotes!" We participated in the 58th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development by hosting an official virtual side event with Population Media Center and Women for Conservation! We were joined by three compelling storytellers and population stabilization advocates for a 90-minute panel discussion.
Reproductive health and rights and bodily autonomy are key to advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, Good Health and Well-being. During the panel, speakers showcased how their organizations’ work helps remove barriers to family planning and empowers women and girls. This leads to healthier, more prosperous communities. Improving access to reproductive health care also brings the added benefit of slowing population growth, allowing for more sustainable natural resource management, conservation of vital ecosystems, and greater climate change resilience.
Date: April 10th, 2025
Bill is the founder of Population Media Center (PMC), an organization that uses storytelling and mass media to promote social and cultural change in countries around the world by addressing the interconnected issues of gender equity, population trends, and the environment. Bill has a half-century history of working in the field of reproductive health, including three decades of experience adapting the Sabido methodology of social change communications to various cultural settings worldwide.
Bill received a BA in Biology (Magna Cum Laude) from Amherst College and an MPhil in Biology from Yale University (with specialization in Ecology and Evolution). He served as Director of the Population Institute’s Youth and Student Division, Development Director of Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, Associate Director of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and Executive Vice President of Population Communications International before founding Population Media Center in 1998.
Natalia is a visionary in entertainment education who drives innovative media solutions for social impact. With over two decades of experience in advertising and marketing, Naty has shaped major TV projects in Latin America and radio dramas worldwide, crafting stories that foster real change. Since 2018, she’s been with Population Media Center, bringing expertise in social and behavior change communication (SBCC) to collaborations with World Vision, Rainforest Alliance, and UNICEF, among others. Based in Guatemala, Naty’s expertise and vision continue to push PMC’s entertainment-education programs to new heights, empowering communities worldwide through the power of media.
Her approach is people-centric, rooted in skill-building, measurable results, and a deep respect for diverse cultures. Naty bridges the digital and analog worlds with ease, delivering strategies that resonate across multiple media formats. A passionate advocate for the power of media for social good, she tailors each project to its unique context, ensuring it creates impact.
Sara will share the story behind her NGO, Women for Conservation, which helps rural women living near Colombia’s biodiversity hotspots access family planning, participate in conservation initiatives, and learn eco-friendly livelihoods.
Before founding Women for Conservation, Sara was the Executive Director of Fundación ProAves, a leading conservation organization in Colombia. Under her leadership, the organization established and managed 17 nature reserves to save endangered species. In 2004, Sara combined her love of nature with her drive to empower women and founded Women for Conservation.
Sara’s principal interests include empowering women, preventing species extinction, safeguarding tropical habitats, and alleviating poverty. It is her life mission to protect the natural world so that we all may have the opportunity to heal through nature. Sara has been recognized as One in a Hundred Great Latin American Women by Billiken Magazine.
As our global population continues to grow, so do the pressures on our environment, natural resources, and climate. Yet, discussions about overpopulation still remain largely absent from mainstream sustainability conversations.
Join us for a discussion with Population Connection President and CEO John Seager, who will present the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to stabilize global population growth. During his presentation, John will highlight rights-based solutions such as improving access to family planning, providing quality education for all, and promoting sustainable economies to shape a more balanced future for people and the planet.
John Seager has been a guest lecturer at more than 80 colleges and has spoken to numerous environmental, religious, and community groups all across the U.S. on the environmental and human costs of rapid population growth. He was appointed to the US Environmental Protection Agency by the Clinton Administration and also served as Chief of Staff for US Representative Peter H. Kostmayer (D-PA), a senior member of the House Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee. A veteran of more than 50 political campaigns, John has authored numerous op-eds and articles on various aspects of population growth. He holds a BA in Political Science from Trinity College in Hartford, CT.
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In the wake of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, rates of sterilization among both men and women have increased, and wait lists for vasectomy consultations have grown to six months in some places. Read about some of the people behind the rising prevalence of people seeking permanent contraception in our March issue.
Read the March IssueOur team monitors news coverage closely and responds swiftly with op-eds, letters to the editor, and press statements to make our voice heard and correct any inaccuracies. Doing so ensures that population perspectives aren’t omitted from discussions on sustainable solutions and global challenges.
We encourage all our members and supporters to make their voices heard! Read our responses to population related headlines and explore our media guide for advice on how to send in your own letter to the editor!
Our Responses to Media Headlines
