Complete the following chart of the demographic transition:

Do Now!

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4

Birth rate:

Death rate:

Population:

Agenda:1) Do Now2) Notes: Changing populations3) Examine ICPD goals4) HW: Quiz tomorrow, p. 247 #1-5

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

Growth Around the World

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.

Projecting Populations- Growth is currently slowing down in most

areas- Differing predictions of population by 2050~

conservative estimate predicts 9 billion people*

Your Task:- p. 246: List of goals

- Which seems most important?- Which seems most achievable? Least?

- Write & defend your responses.