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This report shows how religious actors can advance demographic change in Africa.
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Population Dynamics and Climate Crisis
Africa is now one of the regions in the world where the population is growing the fastest. At the same time, the continent is disproportionately affected by the effects of the climate crisis. Even though a large population does not automatically cause more greenhouse gas emissions, more people have a higher need for energy and resources. The composition and size of a population are also relevant for adaptation strategies to climate change.
The new BI fact sheet sheds light on these connections, explains which effects climate change has on health and why climate resilience is particularly important in growing cities.
The fact sheet was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Sector Initiative Population Dynamics, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
Category:
Population and development in Africa
published: 10th February 2025
published: 10th February 2025
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Kristin Neufeld
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This fact sheet shows how population dynamics are related to food security in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The fact sheet explains how social protection improves living conditions in sub-Saharan Africa and accelerates a demographic transition.
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This new study by the Berlin Institute shows the challenges facing the sexual and reproductive self-determination of young people in Africa.
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In this fact sheet, the DSW and the Berlin Institute take a look at the situation of reproductive rights in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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This report highlights the potential of targeted population policies to achieve demographic dividends.
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The study illustrates the links between religion and population dynamics in West Africa.
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The study analyses how social protection measures influence the population development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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The One Pager, which was commissioned by the KfW Development Bank, sheds light on why high population growth can go hand in hand with fragility.
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