The United Nations projects that world population will rise from just over 7 billion in 2012 to nearly 9.6 billion by 2050. This paper examines the nature of the population challenge globally, the effect of population growth on food demand in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the potential benefits―in terms of food security, economic growth, and environment―of reducing fertility levels more quickly than currently projected. This paper then explores promising, non-coercive approaches for reducing fertility rates.
This is the third installment in the series that forms the foundation of the “World Resources Report 2013-14: Creating a Sustainable Food Future.”
The Orange-Senqu River Basin (ORB) Study provides details of the data, sources, methodology, and maps for 14 water-related indicators across the Orange-Senqu River Basin in Southern Africa. The ORB Study is primarily designed for research organizations for analysis and research purposes.
The Interactive Forest Atlas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is both an information management tool and an aid to decision-making to guide sustainable management of forest resources in DRC.
L’Atlas Forestier Interactif de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) est à la fois un outil de gestion de l’information et d’aide à la décision en appui à une gestion durable des ressources forestières en RDC.
The Interactive Forest Atlas of Central African Republic (CAR) is both an information management tool and an aid to decision-making to guide sustainable management of forest resources in CAR.
L’Atlas Forestier Interactif de la République Centrafricaine est à la fois un outil de gestion de l’information et d’aide à la décision en appui à une gestion durable des ressources forestières en République Centrafricaine.
Global Forest Watch 2.0 is a powerful near real-time forest monitoring system that unites satellite technology, data sharing, and human networks around the world to fight deforestation.