Population Matters

Who we are

Population Matters is a UK-based charity working globally to achieve a sustainable future for people and planet. 

Our Vision is a future in which a stable human population co-exists in harmony with nature and prospers on a healthy planet, to the benefit of all.

Our Mission is to drive positive, large-scale action through fostering choices that help achieve a sustainable human population and regenerate our environment. 

Our Approach is to campaign, inform, undertake research and do all we can to encourage an open, fair-minded and constructive debate about population. We aim to ensure people and policymakers understand the vital importance of addressing population and unsustainable consumption together, and to generate policy changes which empower people to take positive action wherever they live.

• We promote positive, practical, ethical solutions – encouraging smaller families, inspiring people to consume sustainably, with the aim of enabling everyone to enjoy a decent quality of life whilst respecting and sustaining the natural ecosystems upon which all life on earth depends.
• We empower informed choice. In a world of finite resources our reproductive and consumption choices are critical for achieving that vision of humanity in harmony with nature, prospering on a healthy planet.
• We believe everyone should have the freedom and ability to choose a smaller family. 
• We emphatically and proudly support human rights, women’s empowerment and global justice.

Population Matters benefits from the support of an impressive range of Patrons and Advisors, who include: Sir David Attenborough, Dame Jane Goodall, Judy Ling Wong, Chris Packham, Jonathon Porritt and Dr Muhtari Aminu-Kano.

Population Matters - Every Choice Counts

OUR CURRENT CONTEXT

In 2022, Population Matters is embarking on a new three-year strategy, building on our recent progress and setting ambitious goals for the next stage. We have succeeded in

• generating informed and positive public debate on the issue of population in the UK and internationally,
• building-up a strong and professional operational team equipping us to move forward with expertise and confidence, and
• developing positive partnerships and relationships with stakeholders across the world

Population Matters is at the forefront of campaigning on our issue, with an international reach and a positive story to tell. We are growing in influence, finding new partners, and proud to promote ethical, equitable solutions which empower and inspire. Over the next three years, we will extend our reach and impact globally, strengthen existing partnerships and forge new ones, and effect real change that improves lives and protects our planet.

Population Matters has two important roles to fill: Senior Campaigner and Fundraising Officer.  Our new recruits will add strength and depth to our existing team, and help us meet key organisational goals - more action and influence in more places, and greater income to allow us to progress even further.If you share our values and want to achieve real change, please join us.

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