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Population and Environment.

Alex de Sherbinin1, David Carr, Susan Cassels

  • 1Center for International Earth Science Information Network, Columbia University and Population-Environment Research Network, Palisades, New York 10964;

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This review examines how human population dynamics interact with environmental changes, moving beyond mechanistic views. It highlights the complex, context-specific nature of these relationships across various domains.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
  • Demography

Background:

  • Traditional views of human population dynamics and environmental interactions are often mechanistic.
  • A comprehensive understanding requires exploring the complexities and context-specific nature of these relationships.
  • Demographers and social scientists utilize various population dynamics to study environmental changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the complexities and contextual specificities of population-environment relationships.
  • To review theories explaining population and environment interactions.
  • To provide a state-of-the-art review of studies linking population dynamics to environmental issues.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of theories on population and environment.
  • Systematic review of empirical studies examining population dynamics and environmental changes.
  • Analysis of research across five key environmental issue areas.

Main Results:

  • Identified diverse population dynamics (size, growth, density, composition, migration, urbanization, vital rates) influencing environmental changes.
  • Demonstrated that population-environment relationships are not solely mechanistic but highly contextual.
  • Synthesized current research on population dynamics in relation to five specific environmental concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Population-environment interactions are intricate and vary significantly based on context.
  • Research in this field is evolving towards integrated human-environment systems approaches.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for addressing contemporary environmental challenges.