Topic » Climate Change
During the past 100 years, population growth has mirrored the growth of greenhouse gases that cause climate change, with the vast majority of produced by developed nations. But most of the effects of climate change are already being experienced in developing countries. Governments of 37 least developed countries have identified population growth as a factor that increases vulnerability to climate change.
When women are empowered to plan and space their children, they are better able to adapt to climate change and ensure the survival of their families. In addition, slowing population growth could help reduce future emissions. If the world’s population reaches 8 billion rather than 9.2 billion in 2050, it could result in one to two billion fewer tons of carbon emissions. Emissions reductions of this magnitude are equivalent to stopping all deforestation.
As the world tries to solve climate change challenges, PAI is working to ensure that population trends, gender considerations, and the global demand for contraception are not left out of the discussion.
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Playing for Keeps: How Games Can Help Us Tackle Climate Change Challenges
A. Tianna with partners from Eminence, PRAN, and HumanityWatch. Climate change is not a game. In Bangladesh, communities are already facing its consequences daily, and women are disproportionately affected. But last week in Dhaka, Bangladesh—alongside nearly 300 policymakers, scientists, and … Continue reading
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Climate Change in Bangladesh
When natural disasters strike, women are often the hardest hit. But when women are empowered to plan and space their children, they can better adapt to climate change. PAI is working with local partners in Bangladesh to make sure these … Continue reading
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Putting Women at The Center of Climate Change Solutions
For almost 50 years, PAI has been at the forefront of helping women around the globe access the contraception and reproductive care they need. Family planning improves the lives of women, their children, and their families but it also has … Continue reading
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On Earth Day, Breaking the Silence in Bangladesh
“Superstorms like Sandy face us everyday… we must break the silence.” Those are the words of a PAI partner in Bangladesh, a country that faces the highest risk of flooding in the world. One-third of the country floods every year … Continue reading
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Learning from Kenya and Malawi on Climate Change
PAI senior researcher Clive Mutunga presented at the Wilson Center yesterday on a panel on “Population Dynamics, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Kenya and Malawi.” “Demographic trends and reproductive health are likely to affect the … Continue reading
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Prioritizing Gender and Climate Change in Municipal Budgets in the Philippines
In February, PAI’s Vice President of Research Roger-Mark DeSouza met with Partners in the Philippines to identify new opportunities for potential collaboration around population, health and the environment. PAI works with The Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources … Continue reading
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Population Dynamics, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Malawi
The combined effects of climate change and population dynamics are escalating food insecurity, environmental degradation, and poverty levels in many African countries,including Malawi. However, these two issues are not prioritized in broader development plans and resource allocation, and interventions to address … Continue reading
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Population Dynamics, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Kenya
The combined effects of climate change and population dynamics in Kenya are increasing food insecurity, environmental degradation, and poverty. However, these two issues are not prioritized and addressed together in the country’s development plans. The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) … Continue reading
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Population Dynamics, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Kenya
The combined effects of climate change and population dynamics in Kenya are increasing food insecurity, environmental degradation, and poverty. However, these two issues are not prioritized and addressed together in the country’s development plans. The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) … Continue reading
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Time for Examination: My Visit to a Community Clinic in Khulna, Bangladesh
In October of this year, I had the opportunity to visit the Khulna office of Eminence. I was struck by the stark facilities: a bare office, minimum materials, a remote location – and one staff member, with big arms, a … Continue reading