Population & the environment
The world’s population is projected to reach 9.2 billion by 2050, up from nearly 6.7 billion today.
There are many pressures on the environment and natural resources, but the environmental challenges humanity faces will become harder to address as the world’s population continues to increase.
Worldwide, there is still a vast unmet need for contraception. Around 200 million women world wide who want to access contraception, can’t.
Fertility is highest in poorest countries and among the poorest people in those countries. Sexual and reproductive health services can’t meet existing needs, and demand is expected to increase rapidly in the next 20 years.
By increasing access to family planning, women are able to plan and space their pregnancies, which in turn influences population growth.
We share your concerns about the damage that is being done to the world our children’s children will live in. Help us increase access to family planning information and services.
Did you know that half of the 380 women who become pregnant each minute did not plan to do so?
Many of these unplanned pregnancies can be avoided. With increased access to family planning services, women are able to choose when to have a baby.