{"id":2755,"date":"2018-10-14T05:48:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-14T04:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/population-matters-magazine\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T21:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T21:21:00","slug":"population-matters-magazine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/population-matters-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Population Matters magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull curved-bottom\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#6e6b6b\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/teens-studying.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Teens studying banner\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/teens-studying.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/teens-studying-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/teens-studying-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/teens-studying-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/teens-studying-1536x576.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\">Population Matters magazine<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\">Members of Population Matters receive our twice-yearly magazine, containing news, analysis and updates on PM&#8217;s campaigns and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Population Matters also supports the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whpress.co.uk\/JPS.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Journal of Population and Sustainabilit<\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/jpopsus.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>y<\/em><\/a>, an academic biannual publication containing more in-depth articles on related issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition, we spotlight our partners protecting and restoring nature in their community, explain &#8220;earth overshoot&#8221; and look at our Empower to Plan initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-203528.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17580\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-203528.png 589w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-16-203528-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2025\/\">autumn 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition, we reveal our new Fragile Futures report, spotlight our 2025 strategy in <em>All Populations Matter<\/em>, and hear from partners making waves at COP16 and COP29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Spr-25-cover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17402\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Spr-25-cover.png 504w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Spr-25-cover-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-spring-2025\/\">Spring 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AUTUMN 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition, we feature our latest report on drought and desertification, the Change Champions 2024 and we visit PATH Foundation Philippines, our Empower to Plan partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autm-24-Cover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17403\" style=\"width:408px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autm-24-Cover.png 499w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Autm-24-Cover-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2024\/\">AUTUMN 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition, we talk Population Health Environment, a new report detailing the impact our numbers are having on some iconic animal species and we welcome Amy, our new CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-18-143126.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-18-143126.png 389w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-18-143126-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-spring-2024\/\">Spring 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition we look back at World Population Day 2023, make the case for a national demographic committee in the UK and say goodbye to our Executive Director, Robin Maynard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-18-142940.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-18-142940.png 391w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-18-142940-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2023\/\">Autumn 2023<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this edition, we speak to Choice Ambassador Joan Kembabazi about her work in Uganda, reflect on our attendance at several international conferences and meet our new Empower to Plan partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-31-at-12.20.23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10415\" style=\"width:591px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-31-at-12.20.23.png 591w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-31-at-12.20.23-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-spring-2023\/\">Spring 2023<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autumn magazine highlights the amazing work of our 2022 Change Champions, we look towards a happier, healthier future and help get the population conversation going in Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-31-at-12.18.00.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-31-at-12.18.00.png 593w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-31-at-12.18.00-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2022\/\">Autumn 2022<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue introduces our Choice Ambassador Nyombi Morris, and explores our research into population ageing as well as our campaign against coercive pronatalism, Welcome to Gilead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1191\" height=\"1684\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PM-MAGAZINE-issue-40-cover_Page_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PM-MAGAZINE-issue-40-cover_Page_01.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PM-MAGAZINE-issue-40-cover_Page_01-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PM-MAGAZINE-issue-40-cover_Page_01-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PM-MAGAZINE-issue-40-cover_Page_01-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PM-MAGAZINE-issue-40-cover_Page_01-1086x1536.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1191px) 100vw, 1191px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-spring-2022\">Spring 2022<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autumn 2021 issue of our magazine, features our 2021 Change Champions, updates on our biodiversity campaign and Empower To Plan programme, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"911\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Autumn-2021-Mag-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Autumn-2021-Mag-cover.jpg 647w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Autumn-2021-Mag-cover-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2021\">Autumn 2021<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>30th-anniversary edition featuring an interview with Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin, a special poster about how to make a difference over the next 30 years, and a discussion with our President Jonathon Porritt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mag-cover-Spring-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mag-cover-Spring-2021.jpg 602w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Mag-cover-Spring-2021-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-spring-2021\">Spring 2021<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summarises our World Population Day activities on population and the UN Sustainable Development Goals explains how we&#8217;re working to influence the new global agreement on biodiversity, features an interview with childfree filmmaker Maxine Trump, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"993\" height=\"1404\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/POPULATION-MATTERS_AUTUMN_2020.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/POPULATION-MATTERS_AUTUMN_2020.jpg 993w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/POPULATION-MATTERS_AUTUMN_2020-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/POPULATION-MATTERS_AUTUMN_2020-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/POPULATION-MATTERS_AUTUMN_2020-768x1086.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2020\">Autumn 2020<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Features Chris Packham&#8217;s &#8216;7.7 Billion and Counting&#8217;, a summary of ICPD25, Population Decomposing, and&nbsp;an interview with Judy Ling Wong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Magazine-cover-Spring-2020.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Magazine-cover-Spring-2020.jpg 646w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Magazine-cover-Spring-2020-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-spring-2020\">Spring 2020<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Features&nbsp;World Population Day 2019, Population Declinism, an interview with Dr Edu Effiom and our new Empower to Plan project Jiwsi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Magazine-cover-Autumn-2019.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Magazine-cover-Autumn-2019.jpg 525w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Magazine-cover-Autumn-2019-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2019\">Autumn 2019<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Patron Sir David Attenborough speaks out on the need to slow population growth; and&nbsp;we ask:&nbsp;can we sustainably feed our growing population?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mag-cover-spring-2019.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mag-cover-spring-2019.jpg 457w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mag-cover-spring-2019-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-spring-2019\">Spring 2019<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autumn 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Read an interview with our patron Leilani M\u00fcnter, about our World Population Day mobile population counter and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Autumn-18-magazine-cover.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Autumn-18-magazine-cover.png 645w, https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Autumn-18-magazine-cover-300x276.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\/population-matters-magazine-autumn-2018\">Autumn 2018<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find past issues on our <a href=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/resources\">Resources page<\/a>, by using the &#8220;Population Matters Magazine&#8221; search filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div 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