Global population projected to peak at 10.3 billion by mid-2080s, then decline

Global population growth is projected to continue well into the 21st century, with estimates suggesting the world's ...
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Mathematical framework uncovers key to decoupling economic growth from pollution in developing countries

Balancing environmental conservation with economic progress is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. This is particularly difficult for many developing countries, which urgently need to ...
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Economic prospects and development challenges in landlocked developing countries

8 November 2024 - There are 32 countries classified as Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs): 16 are in Africa, five in Asia, eight in the Commonwealth of Independent States and South-Eastern Europe ...
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Global urbanisation outpaces population growth, raising sustainability concerns

A new report, World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 (WUP25), reveals a dramatic shift in how humanity occupies the planet ...
The Conversation

Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?

Andrew Taylor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
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Developing Countries Face a ‘Vicious Circle’ of Spiraling Debt as Climate Crisis Intensifies

The noise on the developing world’s debt crisis has been growing in recent years. Led in particular by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, there is a movement to reduce or cancel the piles of debt ...
Forbes

Digital Identity In Developing Countries: What Lessons Can Be Learned?

The World Bank reports that 1 billion people across the globe can't prove their identity. This creates a variety of problems for citizens when it comes to accessing digital services. As one possible ...
The New York Times

Population Growth Isn’t a Progressive Issue. It Should Be.

Dr. Kumar is a philosophy professor at Boston University who writes frequently about morality and progress. JD Vance has repeatedly said that Americans aren’t having enough children. Other right-wing ...
The New York Times

Developing Countries Face Record Debt Costs Amid Interest Rate Surge

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington Soaring inflation saddled developing ...
International Monetary Fund

Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Requires Quality Education for Growing Population

Demographic transition may be the biggest single opportunity for the economies of sub-Saharan Africa, but countries will only be able to enjoy the dividends if they make sufficient investment in ...
The Conversation

The problem with pronatalism: Pushing baby booms to boost economic growth amounts to a Ponzi scheme

Emily Klancher Merchant is affiliated with the Population Association of America. Win Brown is affiliated with the Population Association of America. In the face of shrinking populations, many of the ...