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  1. David Attenborough: The planet can’t cope with overpopulation

    Oct 9, 2018 · The naturalist David Attenborough once said the creature he finds "most extraordinary" is a nine-month-old human baby. But now he believes the planet can’t sustain many more.

  2. How education can moderate population growth - The World …

    Jul 27, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …

  3. Is the world population growing? Experts are divided | World Economic …

    Dec 13, 2021 · Overpopulation is a concept that’s hovered over the Earth’s future for some time. It has inspired many works, including Stephen Emmott’s 10 Billion, which outlines a future of food …

  4. Africa's population growth will triple by 2050 | World Economic Forum

    Jan 13, 2020 · Africa's population is growing at a rapid rate, and by 2050 two in every five children will be born on the continent.

  5. 5 policies to sustain our demographically diverse world

    Jan 4, 2023 · The world's population is 8 billion, yet two-thirds live in a country with a low fertility rate. How can governments unlock the potential of their changing demographics?

  6. Even as birth rates decline overpopulation remains a global challenge

    Apr 5, 2018 · Family sizes are shrinking in most parts of the world, but a few countries still have very high fertility rates.

  7. As the global population hits 8 billion, here's what you need to know ...

    Nov 16, 2022 · The number of people on Earth passed 8 billion this week, according to the United Nation's World Population Prospects 2022 report. Here's all you need to know about the global …

  8. 11 facts about the world's changing population

    Jul 4, 2017 · India overtaking China, Africa growing at double speed, and more insights into population growth.

  9. Bill Gates has a warning about population growth

    Sep 19, 2018 · Rapid population growth in some of Africa’s poorest countries could put at risk future progress towards reducing global poverty and improving health, according to a report by the …

  10. 5 big challenges facing big cities of the future - World Economic Forum

    Oct 29, 2018 · From environmental threats to inequality, urban areas have big decisions to make.