November Update
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NOVEMBER 2024
Dear John,
This month, we hear from Isabella Cortes, a Population Matters partner who attended COP16 in Colombia. While there, she engaged people in conversations about population issues. Read more below and explore our social media channels for additional updates.
We are also continuing our alternative economic models exploration. This month, we examined the Solidarity Economy, Social Capitalism and Degrowth. You'll also find a link to our Autumn magazine below.
Don’t forget, the Big Give Christmas Challenge begins tomorrow at midday UK time and you can double your donation to Population Matters! Find out more below.
- The PM team
POPULATION & ENVIRONMENT
COP16: Empowering Women in Colombia
Isabella Cortes, CEO of Women for Conservation, shares her experience at COP16 in Cali, Colombia. From empowering rural women leaders to spotlighting the critical link between family planning and conservation.
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Worst Black Friday Deals for The Planet
Last week was Black Friday – a time when hyper-consumption goes into overdrive. Many published lists detail the best Black Friday deals on offer, but we examined some of the biggest environmental costs to the planet.
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Population Matters Magazine Autumn 2024
In the latest edition of our magazine, we feature our latest report on drought and desertification, our new group of Change Champions and we visit PATH Foundation Philippines, our Empower to Plan partner.
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ALTERNATIVE ECONOMICS
Degrowth: rethinking our economic future
The concept of Degrowth challenges the conventional belief that endless economic growth is the only thing to strive for. In November, we looked at what it proposes and who are the key proponents, as well as [the critiques]([link removed]).
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Why do societies not respond to climate change as they should?
Despite awareness of the impending crisis, humanity’s emissions continue to climb, pushing the planet toward catastrophic warming. In this guest blog, climate change economist and writer Graeme Maxton considers the greatest problem of our age.
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Beyond profit: an introduction to the Solidarity Economy
Unlike traditional economic models focused on profit maximisation and market competition, the solidarity economy emphasises cooperation, social equity and ecological sustainability. We look at how it proposes a different way of achieving prosperity.
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Can Social Capitalism fix our system?
Social capitalism is an approach that prioritises people’s welfare over profit. It’s capitalism with a focus on improved social outcomes and more environmental sustainability. But can capitalism be adapted to put people and planet before profit?
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Quote of the month
"There is need for more women and young girls in the conversation of the decision making processes, because women rights and human values need to be heard and taken seriously"
- Dorcas Wakio, PM [Choice Ambassador]([link removed]) speaking at COP29
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