The Population Factor – Episode 3: Population growth and the UN’s SDGs

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Date of Publication: January 14

Year of Publication: 2021

Publication City: Dallas, TX

Publisher: EarthX

Author(s): Philip Cafaro

The Population Factor is a series that dives into key conversations examining the connection between our planet’s growing population and an array of related issues. Moderated by philosopher and activist Phil Cafaro, each episode includes a highlight of the week’s environmental news, along with special guests on every show discussing viewpoints from a variety of different perspectives.

Expect to be educated on a range of topics that touch on everything from climate change and wildlife preservation all the way to immigration policy and consumption patterns. All with the goal of promoting more awareness, encouraging further research and sparking continued discussion on the impact of population growth in the world today.

Encore! Originally aired December 17 

Duration: 60 min

Description: Creating a better world, with security and opportunity for all, cannot occur in a context of continued rapid population growth. With ten years left to go to achieve them, the international community must break its silence and tackle population growth if the United Nations’ SDGs are going to be realized.

Guest(s):

Olivia Nater, Senior Communications Officer, Population Matters

Florence Blondel, Population and Environmental Activist

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