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June 19, 2026 at 9:46 AM

A small gift for you - nature-inspired resources

Dear John, I wanted to write to you personally today to share something simple, and I hope, a little uplifting. We’ve created a small collection of free downloadable resources inspired by the natural world, and I wanted to make sure they are available to you. I often find that in the middle…

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May 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Your Spring Population Matters Magazine

The latest Population Matters members' magazine is now available online [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I’m delighted to share the Spring edition of [Population Matters Magazine]([link removed])with you, and to thank you f…

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April 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Awards, Updates from the Field, and the Conversations we need to have

[View in your browser]([link removed]) MONTHLY UPDATE This month we announced the launch of the [Population Matters Media Awards]([link removed]), recognising journalistic excellence on one of the most underreported stories of our time: the connections between population growth, environmental …

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March 4, 2026 at 1:13 PM

A National Security Report, A New Chair and Keeping the Conversation Going

[View in your browser]([link removed]) MONTHLY UPDATE It’s been another busy month at Population Matters - from a biodiversity loss report that the UK government tried to supress, to advancing the next phase of work with our grassroots partners in Kenya and celebrating our new Chair. Here's wh…

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February 16, 2026 at 11:43 AM

Sign up for Gift Aid and join the 25% club

We can boost your donations by 25% at no extra cost to you! [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, We’d first like to say a big thank you for following us! We’re incredibly grateful to have you with us to protect people, planet, and a more sustain…

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February 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Monthly Update: Water Bankruptcy, Ocean Protections, and Kenya Partnership Progress

JANUARY 2026 CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ASSOCIATION “Population is the core social thing now affecting everything, not only in my community, not only in Kenya, but worldwide.” Sam- (left) Peer Educator Critical Conversations Association This month the Research team visited our partners at th…

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December 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM

2025 - A Year in Review

[View in your browser]([link removed]) DECEMBER 2025 [link removed] Dear John, It’s been a busy year at Population Matters, advancing population conversations and helping shape policy worldwide. While 2025 brought challenges for reproductive rights, it also highlighted the strength an…

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December 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM

Twas the night before Christmas…

Dear John, As Christmas Eve arrives, we wanted to end this month with something a little different - a heartfelt message from our team to you. Earlier this month, we shared our [Festive Eco-Guide]([link removed]) - an invitation to celebrate more thoughtfully and tread more lightly on the plan…

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November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM

COP30, Conversation Starters and a Christmas Appeal

January Members' Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) NOVEMBER 2025 Dear John, It’s been another busy month bringing population into global conversations- this time at COP30, which has just closed in Belém, Brazil. Our partners at [Iracambi]([lin…

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November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Supporting Girls, Criminalising Ecocide, and Walking across Spain

[View in your browser]([link removed]) OCTOBER 2025 "[Women and girls need to be equipped with the] confidence to say no when she needs to, and yes when she chooses to” Saina Sarin, founder of Project Kamakhya, India, speaking at Rights and Choices in Action ahead of the International Day o…

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October 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Honouring Jane Goodall and Protecting Mangroves

[View in your browser]([link removed]) SEPTEMBER 2025 “Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”- Dame Jane Goodall Dear John, Like many of you, we have been deeply saddened by the passing of our irreplaceable patron, Dame Jane G…

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September 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM

Population Trends, Media Highlights, and A Quiz

[View in your browser]([link removed]) AUGUST 2025 "[It's] important that we don't get too anxious about lower birth rates because we need to be focusing on building a more sustainable economy and society [and] on the quality of life and well-being for the population that we do have." - Pop…

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August 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM

Spotlighting Global Partners and Debunking Population Myths - July Update

World Population Day, Global Plastics Treaty and a Thank You from PM [View in your browser]([link removed]) JULY 2025 "Nature is our sacred home, the pulse of all life, calling us to protect it with fierce love and urgent hope. That’s why I choose sustainable actions every day to care for i…

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July 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Spring magazine, Attenborough’s warning and what’s next – June Supporters’ Update

June Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) JUNE 2025 Dear John, As World Population Day approaches on 11 July, we’re reminded how little public and political understanding there still is about the deep interconnections between population growth, n…

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June 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Protecting nature before it’s too late – May Supporters’ Update

May Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) MAY 2025 Dear John, We’ve just launched our new Nature Can’t Wait appeal - raising urgent support for iconic species under threat from unsustainable human activity. Even better, all donations will be match…

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May 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Speaking up for children's futures in a changing world - April Update

April Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) APRIL 2025 Dear John, In April, we attended the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD58) in New York, where we helped bring critical attention to the links between climate change, …

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April 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM

The Fragile Futures report and the power of advocacy - March Update

March Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) MARCH 2025 Dear John, We’re a little late with this month’s update—but with good reason. We’ve been busy preparing for the launch of Fragile Futures, a major new report examining how the intersecting cri…

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March 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM

The UK aid cuts, a new five-year vision and the AfD in Germany - February Supporters' Update

February Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) FEBRUARY 2025 Dear John, February marked the launch of our new five-year strategy - a bold, evidence-based plan shaped through months of work. It sets out a clear path for driving change through resea…

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February 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Take a First Look At Our New Strategy

January Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, We're thrilled to share our [new five-year strategy]([link removed]) with you! Like you, we believe a just, sustainable world is possible - but only if we address the challenges of populatio…

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January 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM

The Fight for Reproductive Rights and Population Matters in the News - January Supporters' Update

January Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) JANUARY 2025 Dear John, With 2025 still young, much of the news this year has been dominated by Donald Trump’s return to the White House. A wave of executive orders has already been signed, including s…

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January 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Do you have 2 minutes to answer these questions?

Final opportunity to take part in Population Matters' annual survey and tell us what you think! [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, As one of our supporters, you make everything we do possible. Your feedback is equally valuable. We would be …

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December 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Population Matters in 2025: A Message from Our Chief Executive

January Members' Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) DECEMBER 2024 Chief Executive's New Year message As the year draws to a close, I want to reflect on what we have achieved together and on what the future holds for us as an organisation. Ta…

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December 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM

You can still make an end of year donation

The Big Give Christmas Challenge has ended, but you can still donate via our website [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, Our Big Give Christmas Challenge appeal has now closed. We exceeded our £25,000 target! I am delighted to announce that …

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December 6, 2024 at 12:57 PM

We reached our fundraising target with days to spare, but you can still take part!

We can reach a record amount! [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, UPDATE: We have reached our £25,000 target for The Big Give Christmas Challenge! Moments ago, I received an email from The Big Give and I am delighted to announce that our ama…

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December 3, 2024 at 12:52 PM

Our 2024 match-funded appeal is now open!

We can double your donation without any further cost to you! One donation, twice the impact. [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, The Big Give Christmas Challenge is back! The Christmas Challenge is now open, and runs for one week only from 1…

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December 2, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Our partners at COP16, Black Friday and a look at Degrowth - November Supporters' Update

November Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) 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…

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November 15, 2024 at 12:57 PM

We can double your donation at no extra cost to you - please register

2 weeks to go! Register to secure your double-value donation [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, In just two weeks time, our Big Give Christmas Challenge goes live! This is your only opportunity of 2024 for your donation to us to be doubled in …

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November 4, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Nature's decline deepens, Herman Daly and COP16 in Colombia - October Supporters' Update

October Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) OCTOBER 2024 Dear John, In October, we continued exploring alternative economic models and shared insights into theories that challenge the status quo. We also published a new piece on the inspiring He…

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October 18, 2024 at 11:03 AM

Please register your interest - just 6 weeks to go!

Your donation is worth DOUBLE at no additional cost to you! [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, It's just six weeks now until our Big Give Christmas Challenge goes live! If you haven't already, please [register your interest]([link removed]) in…

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October 1, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Alternatives to infinite growth and success at the UN - September Supporters' Update

September Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) 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 though…

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September 27, 2024 at 12:13 PM

Save the date and please donate from Tuesday 03 December!

Our 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge starts on Tuesday 03 December! [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, I'd like to share some exciting news! If you choose to support our 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge appeal, your donation will be doubled …

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September 12, 2024 at 4:43 PM

Webinar invitation - Informed choices: the power of education

Women in Conservation [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, On Friday 20 September, join Population Matters for an international panel discussion exploring a range of educational interventions to promote understanding of population's impact. We w…

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September 6, 2024 at 11:16 AM

We reached our pledge target! Please donate in December

Save the date Tuesday 03 December 2024 [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, We are delighted to tell you that, thanks to some of our wonderful supporters, we have achieved our Big Give Christmas Challenge pledge target of £12,500 a full month ea…

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September 2, 2024 at 3:38 PM

The pronatalism trap, sustainable development and being childfree - August Supporters' Update

August Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) AUGUST 2024 Dear John, The United Nations' (UN's) Summit of the Future in September will bring together world leaders, experts and civil society to discuss "how we deliver a better present and safeguard…

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July 31, 2024 at 3:32 PM

World Population Day, a birth rate crisis and vice-presidential picks - July Supporters' Update

July Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) JULY 2024 Dear John, Two billion more people over the next 40 years. That's the new projection from the United Nations, reported in their latest figures released on World Population Day, with the global p…

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July 19, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Will you leave a great legacy?

The road to 10 billion [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John Last week, on World Population Day, you saw a ray of hope, from the United Nations. They now expect the world’s population to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s. This is lower than the eq…

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July 11, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Population to reach 10.3 billion in 2080s

The road to 10 billion [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John Today is World Population Day, and the United Nations have just released their new population projections. Released every two years, the report predicts future population changes at a gl…

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July 10, 2024 at 7:07 AM

Last chance to sign up for our World Population Day webinar

Join us on Thursday [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, Please join us in two days for our latest webinar! This Thursday, on World Population Day, we will be hosting three former Population Matters partner organisations to an online event, W…

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July 3, 2024 at 1:01 PM

A new report, a webinar and the UK government responds - June Supporters' Update

June Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) JUNE 2024 Dear John, This month, Population Matters released a new report looking at the environmental crises of drought and desertification. Dried Up Futures investigates the impact of population growth …

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June 27, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Our latest webinar: Women in Conservation

Women in Conservation [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, On World Population Day, we are delighted to host three former Empower to Plan partner organisations to our next online event, Women in Conservation. They will each speak from personal e…

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June 21, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Last 48 hours to give - can you help empower a coastal community in the Philippines?

Last chance to support our Empower to Plan partner in the Philippines. [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John Just 48 hours remain for you to lend your support to our Empower to Plan partner in the Philippines. Thanks to amazing supporters like you…

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June 17, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Drought, desertification and population – read our new report

Dried up Futures [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John This week we have launched our new report, [Dried Up Futures: How population growth is driving drought, land degradation, and desertification.]([link removed]) You can read my blog summaris…

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June 12, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Our partner in the Philippines needs your support

Please donate our Empower to Plan partner in the Philippines. [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John We are halfway through our one-month campaign to raise £6,500 to support a vulnerable coastal community in the Philippines. However, we have raised…

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May 31, 2024 at 11:17 AM

Meet our new CEO and our new grassroots partner - May Supporters' Update

May Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) MAY 2024 Dear John, Excitingly, we have a new member of staff to introduce to you today. Amy joins us as our new CEO and is welcomed below by PM Chair, Sara Parkin. Our Content and Campaigns Specialist,…

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May 27, 2024 at 8:17 AM

We'd love you to donate your old stamps

Dear John, I'm excited to introduce to you a new way to raise funds for Population Matters. You can now donate to us without it costing you a penny by saving and sending us your used postage stamps. All kinds of stamps are welcome, on or off the envelope, UK or overseas, new or used, marked or…

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May 22, 2024 at 11:55 AM

Support our new partner this International Day for Biodiversity

Please donate to our new Empower to Plan partner today! [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John On International Day for Biodiversity, we are reminded of how important it is to protect our planet's ecosystems. Today, you can make a real difference –…

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May 4, 2024 at 8:16 AM

The very merry month of May

Join us in #WalkThisMay and #NoMowMay [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, My latest [blog post]([link removed]) is now live on our website in celebration of this very merry month of May! Will you protect local biodiversity and take part in #…

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May 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM

A Population Health Environment deep dive and building our international presence - May Supporters' Update

April Update [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) APRIL 2024 Dear John, This month's update has quite a heavy focus on Population, Health and Environment (PHE), which is an approach to community development that aims to improve access to primary health …

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April 22, 2024 at 12:17 PM

The biodiversity crisis is accelerating – support PHE solution this Earth Day

[Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, Today is Earth Day, yet there is little to celebrate as nature is still under threat, with wildlife extinctions and biodiversity loss continuing in critical areas. The UK is signed up to the Global Biodiversi…

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April 19, 2024 at 11:11 AM

It's (nearly) Earth Day! Welcome to our Spring Action Month!

Please take part in our spring month of action! [Unsubscribe]([link removed]) [View in your browser]([link removed]) Dear John, This Monday, 22 April, is Earth Day. Population Matters is marking the occasion with the official launch of our [Spring Action Month]([link removed])! Our co…

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