Population-Environment Nexus: Interactions, Impacts, and Sustainability
subject: biodiversity loss; climate change; deforestation; environmental sustainability; population dynamics; resource consumption
description: Research regarding the delicate balance between population dynamics and environmental sustainability underlines ecological preservation and human growth. This essay examines the linkage between population and the environment: the global, historical, and contemporary perspectives, and policy frameworks for linking population, the environment, and policymaking. The research methodology implemented is doctoral, focusing on theories given by different demographers, for example, Malthusian warnings on population increasing more rapidly than the availability of resources are, on the contrary, contrasted by Boserup's optimism based on innovation being sustainable and similar theories. The rapid urbanization, resource consumption, and population growth are examined against the backdrop of pressing global issues like biodiversity loss, deforestation, climate change, and water scarcity. Case studies from high-income and low-income countries show how the environmental loads differ across socioeconomic spectrums. The research emphasizes on measures like family planning, sustainable development goals, and environmental governance in addressing these problems. Innovative strategies such as clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and circular economies are recognized as being essential in reducing environmental degradation and promoting inclusive growth. Intergenerational justice and resource equity are critical ethical considerations that should be considered with utmost care when developing sustainable policies. This paper draws on cross-disciplinary viewpoints and international cooperation to provide a meaningful contribution to ensuring a sustainable future for the next generation in a delicate balance between ecological conservation and population growth. 2026 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved.
creator: Yadav, Shraddha; Yadav, Ravi Kumar; Eslamian, Saeid
source: Global Nexus Handbook, Volume 1-3;Volume;3;pp.1021-1040
publisher: wiley
date: 01-01-2026
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISBN: 978-139424808-7; 978-139424805-6;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Yadav S., School of Law, Christ University, Lavasa, Maharashtra, Pune, India; Yadav R.K., School of Law, Christ University, Lavasa, Maharashtra, Pune, India; Eslamian S., Department of Water Science and Engineering, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran