13/11/2-15 Global Population Issues

Learning goal 1. examine the impact of global demographic change as it relates to the demographic transition model 2. examine how governments may approach population policies differently depending on which stage of the model the countries are in

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ans Two events helped to spur on population growth: the agricultural revolution and the industrial revolution)

Define (pg. 238) Total fertility rate Demographic transition model

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…continued Using Figure 11-3, on page 239, the demographic transition model it relates to general birth rates and death rates over time and the subsequent natural increase rate.

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Date: 17/11/2015 Lesson Topic: Global Population and Poverty

Learning Objectives 1. choose and evaluate indicators that influence global poverty. 2. make connections between demographic change and global poverty

Watch a video on poverty Sobering Statistics On Global Poverty That Might Upset You

…Continued question: In groups of up to 2, create a mind map linking Does overpopulation cause poverty?

What is overpopulation? Overpopulation is when a given habitat no longer has the resources to maintain the population of organisms within it. Most typically this term referes to human beings as the population of organisms and the Earth as the habitat.

Lack of clean water Lack of clean air Food Shelter Migration Causes of overpopulation

Effects of overpopulation Depletion of natural resources – The depletion of resources can also lead to air, water, soil, and noise pollution – It might also lead to deforestation and vicariously the destruction of various ecosystems on both land and in the water High infant and child mortality rates – This is not to imply that the adult population will not be effected by overpopulation but instead that the effects on the child and infant populations will be exacerbated by poverty. This concept is evidenced by the decreasing trend of child and infant mortalities as the wealth trend increases Increased prevalence of epidemics and pandemics – Overcrowding, malnutrition, and inadequate health care all combine to create a breeding ground for disease Malnutrition – Malnutrition is the act of being under nourished not underfed, the common misconception is that there is not enough food but in reality there is a lack of balanced diet Lower life expectancy Unhygienic living conditions Elevated crime rates

Define pg population implosion demographic trap fragile state NGO (non-government organization)

Countries can be thought of in three groups relative to demographic transition (although there are isolated peoples in Pre- Transition, every country has moved past this stage). Group 1 countries such as Canada have reached Post-Transition and have a high standard of living. Group 2 countries such as Brazil, Turkey, and China are in Late- Transition, and are generally experiencing rising living standards. Group 3 countries are finishing Early Transition or have entered Late Transition. They have a rapid natural increase that their economies cannot handle, resulting in serious problems, such as widespread poverty and political upheaval.

Figure 11–9 p. 245

Figure 11–9 p. 245 Answer: The demographic trap (a high rate of natural increase) means that poor countries have to spend the relatively small amount of money they have on very basic needs, such as food, housing, and education. They do not have the necessary resources to provide more advanced healthcare, higher levels of education (especially for women), and an efficient infrastructure to support economic growth.

Canada’s Role in Reducing Global Population Issues Canada’s foreign aid contribution is compared to other nations, along with a case study of important non- government assistance received by one African country.

Bilateral aid goes directly from one country to another, while multilateral aid goes from a country to the United Nations, or an international assistance NGO, such as Red Cross or Red Crescent. Canada’s government gives less than half the United Nations target of 0.7% of the economy, ranks 15th among donor nations, and ranks 9th by an amount of about $5 billion annually.

NGOs large and small support development projects around the world, many of them at the village level; for example, Help Lesotho supplied materials for people to build a school in the country. Canadians Craig and Marc Kielburger founded an NGO called Free the Children when Craig was just 12 years old. They have raised funds for projects in 45 countries.

How should Canada respond to global population issues?

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