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POPULATION MATTERS SUPPORTERS' UPDATE
JANUARY 2022
Dear John,
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2022! We hope you've had a restful
festive break and a great start to the new year.
This month, we're particularly excited about our new Choice Ambassadors -
inspiring young people who recognise the crucial intersection of
environmental and social crises, and who are doing amazing work to advance
empowering solutions.
In this Update, you'll also find a critique of the BBC's recent 'Rethink'
radio programme dedicated to population, a news story on how China's food
demand could impact the environment, and information on the Catholic
Church's influence on sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Thanks for you continued support,
Olivia Nater
Digital and Communications Manager
_PS: We're working on making some small changes to our monthly newsletter -
if you have any feedback for us, we'd love to hear from you by return
email._
NEWS FROM POPULATION MATTERS
Meet our Choice Ambassadors
We're excited to launch our new Choice Ambassador programme! Dedicated to
fighting for the planet, these inspiring young people from around the world
champion empowering solutions to our environmental crises. PM's Florence
Blondel introduces the team.
Read more [3]
You did it!
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our 30th anniversary
appeal. More than 800 generous supporters helped us reach our very
ambitious £100,000 target to help make a life in harmony with nature
possible.
Read more [4]
POPULATION
The BBC on population: Re-treading a well-worn path
Human population dynamics, impacts and challenges are rarely raised or
discussed in any depth on mainstream media. So the fact that the BBC gave
over one of its flagship Radio 4 ‘Rethink’ series to population should
be welcomed by anyone interested in better understanding this crucial, but
overlooked, issue. Unfortunately, the programme had some major
shortcomings. PM Director Robin Maynard and Researcher Monica Scigliano
explain.
Read more [5]
There is no Plan(et) B, folks
_"I am gradually getting convinced of two things: one, all this ozone
rattling by various COPs is getting us nowhere; and two, that economists do
not live on the same planet that you and I do."_
This op-ed in _The Citizen India_ provides a welcome criticism of
politicians' and economists' push for ever more births to sustain economic
growth.
Read more [6]
ENVIRONMENT
How China's food demand will shape our future
At close to 1.5 billion people, China is the world’s most populous
nation, as well as a major and growing economy, with important
environmental implications. A new study shows that without sustainable
policy interventions, China’s rapidly increasing food demand, especially
for animal products, will lead to significant climate emissions and habitat
loss.
Read more [7]
What to expect from the world's sixth mass extinction
Human activity has precipitated a sixth mass extinction, with biodiversity
loss still accelerating. This important _DW_ article explores its
catastrophic implications for humanity and the environment.
Read more [8]
WOMEN'S RIGHTS & SEXUAL HEALTH
From pulpit to politics: the influence of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis recently accused people who have pets but one or no children
of selfishness. Nothing could be further from the truth. PM's Monica
Scigliano provides some context for the Pope’s remarks by examining the
Catholic Church’s damaging positions and actions on sexual and
reproductive rights.
Read more [9]
The lost girls of Covid
The pandemic has been a disaster for women's rights, reversing decades of
progress in young women’s health, education, and independence. This grim
_Bloomberg_ feature documents how countless girls have been forced to give
up their dreams for motherhood.
Read more [10]
TAKE ACTION
Show the Love for women, girls and the planet
Join us to 'Show the Love' for people and planet! Population Matters is a
member of the UK's Climate Coalition, which is running its annual Show the
Love campaign this February. The campaign aims to keep up the momentum for
action on climate change after the COP26 summit last November. If you're in
the UK, please send your 'green heart' to your MP, urging them to take
action on the UK Government's harmful aid cuts. If you live in a different
country, please sign our Choice Manifesto!
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Quote of the month
_"I'm the first person in my family to not be pregnant when I was 17._
_Planned Parenthood had a great impact on my life because it gave me
choice."_
- Jessica Chastain, actress
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