September Update

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SEPTEMBER 2024

Dear John,

In September, Population Matters spent a successful few days at the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York. We connected with inspiring individuals, attended thought-provoking sessions and hosted a successful hybrid side event. Notably, the Pact for the Future was adopted, and thanks to our collaboration with US-partners Population Connection and Population Media Center, a reference to population growth was included in the text.

We also launched an exciting new project exploring alternative economic models. Our current growth-based system has significant flaws - endless growth on a finite planet is unsustainable and inequality is deeply embedded. Over the course of 12 weeks, we will research alternatives, sharing our findings across our website, email and social media channels.

Finally, we have an exciting fundraising campaign coming up in December. Find out below how you can have your donation to Population Matters doubled!

- The PM team

POPULATION & ENVIRONMENT

Insights from the UN Summit of the Future

We recently attended the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York, where the the Pact for the Future was adopted, including critical mentions of population growth and sustainable development efforts. Florence Blondel has the highlights.

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NGOs Call on Government to Prevent Further UK Aid Cuts

Population Matters joined more than 100 UK NGOs urging the government to halt further UK aid cuts, warning of damage to humanitarian efforts. We call for "immediate and bold action in the autumn budget" to restore previous aid levels.

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POPULATION MATTERS NEWS

Endless economic growth unsustainable

In order to set the scene for our project exploring alternative economic models, we look at how the current pursuit of endless economic growth drives environmental degradation and deepens social inequality.

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Redistribute resources, eliminate waste

A Circular Economy focusses on the redistribution of resources and elimination of waste, for the betterment of both people and the planet. But is it achievable in a growth obsessed world?

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A bold blueprint for a sustainable future

Through integrating the need for social equity within planetary boundaries, Doughnut Economics champions a thriving but sustainable economy that respects both human and environmental limits.

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The ‘good life’ for people and planet

Buen Vivir is an alternative development model gaining popularity in South America. Originating from indigenous cultures, it emphasises harmony with nature as key to the wellbeing of the community.

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WOMEN'S RIGHTS & SEXUAL HEALTH

Journey to gender equality too slow

The United Nations has released its updated Gender Snapshot Report for 2024 and the headline is that, while some progress has been made, change is happening far too slowly.

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The power of education in reducing our impact

While in New York for the Summit of the Future, we held a successful hybrid event alongside partners from Nigeria, Kenya and India exploring the critical link between population dynamics and sustainability.

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Double your donation this December!

This December, you have the chance to make twice the impact. By donating through The Big Give Christmas Challenge, every pound you give to support our vital work in Nigeria will be doubled at no extra cost to you!

Learn more about how your generosity can go even further, and register your interest below.

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Quote of the month

“It is not feasible to expect a finite planet to support infinite growth.”

- Lily Cole, Actor and model

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