Interrelationships between populations, sustained economic growth and sustainable development

The Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development reflects concepts and issues that emerged in the development debate of the 1990s (United Nations, 1995). It linked sustainable development to populations and sustained economic growth, and called upon countries to integrate population and development strategies. It also stressed the importance of promoting and protecting the human rights — including the right to development — of all persons through rights-based approaches, which it considered to be integral to achieving sustainable development. It recognized that poverty eradication and promotion of inclusive growth were crucial to raising the quality of life of all people. The Programme of Action also highlighted the need to reduce unsustainable consumption and production patterns and to mitigate negative effects of demographic factors on the environment.

Related Subject(s): Population and Demography