1. Our highest priority is incorporating, population dynamics, reproductive health and women empowerment in sustainable development efforts.
2. Although population growth rates have declined across the world, population growth remains significant in the poorest countries, particularly the least developed countries.
3. In the least developed countries rapid population growth poses a serious challenge to poverty reduction efforts on the one side, and efforts to protect the environment on the other. Meeting unmet reproductive health needs of women will contribute to women?s empowerment and to reducing pressure on social, economic and environmental resources.

4. One of the most important demographic change is the rapid rate of urbanization in many developing countries. Rapid and unplanned urbanization can create additional challenges for sustainable development. Proactive planning for urbanization including planning for the land and housing needs of the poor, is at the heart of achieving sustainable development goals.

UNCSD should take into account the linkages between population dynamic and reproductive health on environment. It should encourage governments and international organizations to address these linkages.

Data on population at the national and local levels and linkages with geographic data.

Women
Children and Youth
Indigenous Peoples