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Approaching a world of seven billion people

On 31 October 2011, world population will reach 7 billion, according to the United Nations Population Division. This global milestone presents a challenge, an opportunity, and a call to action. Whether we can live together on a healthy planet will depend on the choices that we make now. Therefore, on Monday 11th July, World Population Day, UNFPA is launching a global campaign called 7 Billion Actions to create a more just and sustainable world.

By Dr Babatunde Osotimehin | Notebook - A selection of Independent views - | Wednesday, 6 July 2011 at 6:00 am