1. Do Now! Complete the following chart of the demographic transition:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Birth rate:
Death rate:
Population:

2. Agenda: Do Now Notes: Changing populations Examine ICPD goals
HW: Quiz tomorrow, p. 247 #1-5

3. Diversity in Demographics:
Demographic transition model does not perfectly describe every country in the world
Some countries remain in the first or second stage for long periods of time
UN giving priority to least developed countries

4. Growth Around the World

5. Managing Population Growth
Governments often try to reduce birth rates by advertising, family planning programs, economic incentives, or legal punishments
1994: International Conference on Population and Development discussed and debated the relationship between population, development, environment. Came up with 5 main goals.

6. Projecting Populations
Growth is currently slowing down in most areas
Differing predictions of population by 2050~ conservative estimate predicts 9 billion people*

7. Your Task: p. 246: List of goals Which seems most important?
Which seems most achievable? Least?
Write & defend your responses.