Population growth is a pressing global issue, with projections indicating a peak at 10.4 billion by 2100. Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East will see the most significant increases, while regions like Eastern Europe and Japan face population decline. This demographic shift will impact economic systems, resource usage, and aging populations globally.
Additional Links & Readings:
- The Lifesaving Power of … Paperwork? – The New York Times
- Can China Reverse Its Population Decline? Just Ask Sweden. – The New York Times
- The Double Whammy Making Italy the West’s Fastest-Shrinking Nation – The New York Times
- India v China: Is becoming the most populous country a boon or curse? – BBC
Student submission by Mia Giaever:
Category: Population growth or aging issues visible in landscape
Description: Two generations of men photographed in Zweletemba, SA, a historically black township created during Apartheid to seperate a black working class from the white urban district. While the youth in Zweletemba experience pressure to leave their town and find success, economic disparity and cultural differences perpetuate boundaries.