Population news from February

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POPULATION MATTERS SUPPORTERS' UPDATE

FEBRUARY 2022

Dear John,

We are shocked and saddened by the crisis unfolding in Ukraine. Our
thoughts are with the many people who are suffering loss and hardship as a
result of one man's power-grab. At PM, we strive towards a more
compassionate world and a united effort to build a healthier, happier
future for all living beings – a new war is the last thing our planet
needs right now.

This Update features an in-depth analysis of some influential reports that
have lead many to believe that population size and growth are irrelevant to
the climate crisis – unsuprisingly, the numbers reveal a far more complex
picture.

I'd also like to draw your attention to our new Gilead Watch [3] campaign
which monitors rights abuses driven by fear of population decline, as well
as our brand new gift membership [4] option.

Stay safe and hopeful,

Olivia Nater
Digital and Communications Manager

NEWS FROM POPULATION MATTERS

Monitoring coercive pronatalism with Gilead Watch

In November 2021, we released _Welcome to Gilead_ [5], a report that
exposes how politicians across the world are justifying the restriction of
women's reproductive rights because of fears of population decline. Through
our new campaign, 'Gilead Watch', we'll provide updates on relevant
developments across a range of countries of concern.

Read more [3]

Gift memberships now available!

We're happy to announce that you can now give your loved ones the gift of a
Population Matters membership. Gift memberships comprise a welcome email
and postal pack with a welcome letter, gift certificate, our latest
magazine and other campaign materials, which currently include a bookmark,
window sticker and badge.

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POPULATION

Fat cats and fossil fuel companies: Who's to blame for climate change?

Everyone knows wealthy people emit more greenhouse gas emissions than the
poorest, but the role of inequity in climate change is more complicated and
population is more relevant than many people think. Our Head of Campaigns
Alistair Currie takes an in-depth look at the numbers behind some
influential reports.

Read more [6]

Biodiversity at a crossroads: Why population matters

2022 is a big year for the natural world: a new international agreement to
combat global biodiversity loss will be finalised. The post-2020 Global
Biodiversity Framework is intended to ensure that by 2050, humans are
living in harmony with nature. Senior Campaigner Andrew Howard examines
recent developments, and how human population growth is being dealt with.

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ENVIRONMENT

Emerging threats in the Anthropocene

Humanity’s impact on our planet has profound and far-reaching
consequences, some of which are less obvious than others. A new UN report
shines a light on emerging environmental threats, including noise
pollution, wildfires, and shifts in the timing of key seasonal events.

Read more [8]

Food systems "at breaking point"

A new report by the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) warns
that our modern agricultural systems are stretched to breaking point,
spelling worsening environmental impacts and an increasing threat to food
and water security. This is particularly alarming as continued population
growth will lead to even higher food demand.

Read more [9]

WOMEN'S RIGHTS & SEXUAL HEALTH

Colombia decriminalises abortion

In a hard-won victory for women's rights, Colombia has become the third
Latin American country (after Mexico and Argentina) to decriminalise
abortion in the past two years.

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What's going on with male birth control?

There is a pressing need to share the burden of contraception more equally
between men and women. Several male contraceptives are now under
development but won't be available for several years due to insufficient
funding.

Read more [11]

TAKE ACTION

Conservation action must tackle population

The post-2020 Biodiversity Framework will be further negotiated in Geneva
from 13-29 March, and then adopted at the COP15 UN biodiversity summit in
China later this year. If you haven't already, please call on your
country's evironment minister to push for the inclusion of empowering
population solutions.

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Quote of the month

_"Let us develop respect for all living things. Let us try to replace
violence and intolerance with understanding and compassion. And love."_

- Dr Jane Goodall, Population Matters Patron

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