Conservation
Nature's Place - Human Population and the Future of Biological Diversity
Nature's Place discusses how humans can preserve Earth and all its living species through the implementation on conservation programs. Questions raised in the report include, Does human population growth really matter to species loss? And Can policies and programs significantly influence human population trends, and can they do this while upholding the basic human right of couples and individuals to make their own decisions about reproduction, free from interference?
Like many other countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, Kenya suffers from growing scarcities of productive land and waters for subsistence farming and fishing. Once-rich cropland is deteriorating through overuse, irregular rainfall and the loss of nearby wild vegetation. The ratio of productive land per person is dwindling as Kenyas population continues its rapid growth. [Read more]
Plan and Conserve - A Source Book on Linking Population and Environmental Services in Communities
Debates on population and environmental dynamics go back to the 18th century and show no signs of ending. Aspects of the linkage are clear enough, however, to raise the question: How can the connections between population and the environment be applied to improve the lives of individuals and the well-being of communities? [Read more.]
This report documents the discussion and findings from the PAI conference, Planting Seeds, Meeting Needs: Measuring Progress in Community-based Conservation and Reproductive Health. [Read more]
