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The State of World Population

United Nations Population Fund


1. Read the "Introduction." What are the main points presented here?




2. What connection is made between populations, economic development, and the environment?




3. What are important trends in major areas of environmental concern?




4. What is sustainable development? Can it be achieved, and if so, how?




5. What does the site say about women and their roles in society? What does it state regarding women and the environment? In what ways could empowering women lead to a healthier environment and better living conditions for people?




6. What are some important global agreements affecting the various issues discussed at this Web site? How effective have they been?

 
         
         
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