The Overpopulation Project
TOP – Research and Outreach
Too many people consuming too much
Category: Sustainable population
-
What is the optimal, sustainable population size of Humans?
by Patrícia Dérer It is possible to estimate an optimal human population size based on various criteria and assumptions. Here, we do not deal with the lower bound of the human population (the minimum viable population) as we are certainly well above that limit. Concerning the upper bound, we have to consider the carrying capacity…
22 comments on What is the optimal, sustainable population size of Humans? -
Including population growth in sustainability discussions, case study: Egypt
By Jenna Dodson Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs1. Using this definition, the United Nations developed a sustainable development framework centered around three pillars: economic, environmental, and social. Population is included in the social pillar…
Explore the content and topics covered by TOP, search here
Recent blog posts
Blog categories
What we are reading, listening to and watching
Gallery of infographics – Learn more about overpopulation and environment
