“Finally, a book that maps the complex connections among population growth, climate change, resource depletion, globalization, inequity and overconsumption. No simple-minded solutions are offered in this revelatory work….It should be mandatory reading not only in academia, but for all public policy advocates seeking sustainable pathways for the future.”
Jerry Mander, Founder and Distinguished Fellow, International Forum on Globalization; author, In the Absence of the SacredThe problems outlined here are complex, and there is no single “magic bullet” solution to the population and environment challenges we face today. But over the last half century, important lessons have been learned about how to improve access to family planning and reproductive health services, promote equal rights for girls and women, and foster sustainable and equitable development. Here is a sampling of success stories from around the world.