Climate Change, Population, and the Shape of the Future

This November, headlines around the world will feature the 27th UN Climate Conference (COP 27) and the world leaders who convene in hopes of moving the needle on climate action. That same month, world population is expected to surpass 8 billion, more than double what it was when many of those world leaders were born. Population and climate change are more often than not siloed in the attention they receive, their inclusion in risk analyses, and in policy responses. And while both climate and population trends are helping to define our future, looking at the two trends together—both in terms of risk as well as potential responses—is key to producing a more accurate picture of where we’re headed, and how to strengthen our collective resilience.

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