On Earth Day and every day, it’s important that we make the connections between population dynamics and environmental sustainability. This year, help amplify our efforts by participating in our #MyPopulationNumber photo challenge! Photos will be featured on our website to grow our network of advocates passionate about addressing population challenges. If your photo meets any of the special categories, you’ll also be entered to win a special Population Connection prize!
This Earth Day, we’re hosting Dr. Céline Delacroix, Director of the FP/Earth project with the Population Institute.
Dr. Delacroix will present the findings from a 2023 journal article she wrote with Dr. Nkechi S. Owoo, a Ghanaian Health and Demographic Economist, that explores the perspectives of sub-Saharan African policymakers, researchers, and activists on the linkages between reproductive rights, population dynamics, and environmental sustainability.
We are hosting a virtual side event to the UN’s 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development with Population Matters and Population Media Center! During the panel discussion, we’ll highlight how addressing the critical connections between population and sustainable development can help increase international reproductive health and rights funding. Panelists include Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, a current member of our Board of Directors and the Founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health, our longest-running Global Partner.
In her exploration of womanhood and motherhood, historian Peggy O’Donnell Heffington delves into the stories of women who have navigated the choice to have—or not have—children. Drawing on extensive research as well as personal experience, Heffington highlights the shared struggles of women across generations and how they deal with societal pressures, economic constraints, environmental concerns, and infertility—and emphasizes the importance of understanding this history to reframe current conversations around motherhood and the bonds between women.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don’t have to be a demographer to understand the fundamentals of human population growth. In fact, everyone must come to understand these issues if we’re going to ensure a positive quality of life for generations to come.
Read more on our FAQ Page!Common Myths and Misconceptions
We’ve dedicated a page to dispel some of the most common myths and misconceptions regarding our work advocating for reproductive rights and stabilizing global population growth.
Learn More about Common Misconceptions Here!Catch up on our Quarterly Magazine
Our quarterly magazine is America’s voice for population stabilization. Consisting of impactful articles, relevant statistics, and testimonies from our members, our magazine is sure to be an insightful read!
Our Magazine Archive is Available Here!Talking with Family and Friends
Population Education for Teachers and Professors
