State of world population 2011: People and possibilities in a world of 7 billion
This report looks at the the dynamics behind the numbers. It makes the case for sound planning and investing in people, including providing them with alternatives to living in areas prone to natural and man-made disasters and adapting to climate change.
The overall report explains the trends that are defining our world of 7 billion and documents actions that people in vastly different countries and circumstances are taking in their own communities to make the most of their - and our - world.
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