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CANDICE, NEERAV, STHUTHI

CANDICE, NEERAV, STHUTHI


OVERPOPULATIO - Overpopulation occurs when
the number of individuals in
N DEFINATION each ecosystem surpasses
the available resources
necessary for their survival.

- Factors contributing to
overpopulation include
increased birth rates,
decreased death rates,
immigration to new
ecological niches with fewer
predators, or sudden
declines in available
resources.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC


EFFECTS OF
OVERPOPULATIO
N
- Ecological Disruption: Overpopulation disrupts
ecosystems by depleting essential resources. This can lead
to declines in other populations that compete for the same
resources.
- Cycling Population Dynamics: The phenomenon of a
population increasing or decreasing over a predictable
period.
- Invasive Species: When non-native species lack natural
predators in a new environment, they can become invasive.
- Crop Destruction: Overpopulation of certain species can
destroy crops and lead to soil erosion.
- Increased Predator Populations: Overpopulated prey
species can trigger population growth in their natural
predators, which helps control the prey population.
ADVANTAGES OF
OVERPOPULATION

Economic Growth: A larger Cultural Diversity: A Market Expansion: A Scientific Advancements:


population can lead to densely populated area larger consumer base Overpopulated regions often
increased economic activity, tends to be culturally rich stimulates demand for goods invest in research and
as more people participate due to interactions among and services. Businesses development to address
in the workforce, create diverse groups. Exposure to thrive when there are more resource scarcity and
businesses, and drive different traditions, potential customers, leading improve living conditions.
innovation. This can boost a languages, and customs to increased production and This drive for innovation can
country’s GDP and overall fosters creativity and sales lead to breakthroughs in
prosperity understanding. technology, medicine, and
other fields.
DISADVANTAGES OF
OVERPOPULATION

Resource Scarcity: As the population grows, the demand for resources


such as food, water, energy, and land increases. Overpopulation strains
ecosystems, leading to deforestation, soil degradation, and depletion of
natural resources.

Transportation: Traffic congestion, inadequate public


transportation, and longer commute times result from
overpopulation.

Healthcare and Education: : Overpopulation can overwhelm


healthcare systems and educational institutions, affecting
quality and accessibility.
SOLUTIONS

- Have Fewer Children: Consider having one or two children


to reduce population growth.

- Adoption: Explore adoption as an alternative to biological


children

- Sex Education: Educate teenagers about contraception


without taboos.

- Media Engagement: Write opinion pieces for local


newspapers and request more reporting on population issues.

- Spread Awareness: Share knowledge with friends and


family, raise awareness on social media
SPREADING
Share Knowledge: Advocate: Write Organize Events: Host
Discuss the issue with articles, op-eds, or workshops, seminars, or
friends, family, and letters to the editor. film screenings related to
colleagues. Use social Encourage media outlets overpopulation.

AWARENESS media, blogs, or public


talks to share
information.
to cover population-
related topics.

Collaborate with Join NGOs: Support Visual Media: Produce


Schools: Work with organizations working on short films, animations,
schools to include population issues. or infographics.
population education in
their curriculum.
COUNTRIES WITH HIGH
OVERPOPULATION
United States
India - China - Indonesia –
-
1,428,627,6 1,425,671,3 277,534,12
339,996,56
63 52 2
3

Pakistan - Nigeria - Brazil -


240,485,65 223,804,63 216,422,44
8 2 6
WORLD
POPULATION
DAY
- World population day is an annual event, celebrated
on 11 July every year which seeks to rise awareness
of global population issues

- July 1987 was the approximate date on which the


world’s population reached 5 billion people.

- World population day aims to increase one’s


awareness on various population issues such as the
importance of family, planning gender equality,
maternal health and human rights.

- Nowadays an important aspect: environment


sustainable development is also associated with
raising world population.
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