Should the International Community Attempt to Curb Population Growth in the Developing World?

“Should the International Community Attempt to Curb Population Growth in the Developing World?” Yes
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Should the International Community Attempt to Curb Population Growth in the Developing World?
The population is one of the most critical parameters that directly impacts all countries in the world. Over time, nations have relied on their respective researchers for advice on the right strategic policies they should adopt regarding their population. Indeed, the number of people living in a country can determine the overall living standard among citizens (Simon, 2019). A more vivid correlation may be seen in the rate of growth experienced among the developing countries and the overall expansion among them. This analogy informs the basis of this paper, reiterating the arguments by Robert McNamara and Steven Mosher, which are for and against (respectively) the opinion that the international community should try to curb the growth of the population in the developing world.
Yes (Robert McNamara)
An uncontrolled population in the developing world may lead to an imminent threat of environmental stress. According to Weeks (2020), the overall strain on the environment is dependent on technological change, rise in consumption per capita, and the upsurge in population. From an economic perspective, the world's resources are relatively limited, despite the increasing human needs that need satisfaction. Most developing countries tend to experience exponential growth in population, threatening the environment upon which they depend. There is pressure on the environment because there will be too many people depending on limited resources. Comparatively, technological growth among these countries is insignificant, yet it is the other option for reducing the stress under discussion. Therefore, there is the risk of exposing the developing world’s new population to live in deplorable states due to the unsustainable consumption by the additional number of people. As a result, various aspects of the environment get damaged.
Uncontrolled population growth presents a significantly negative risk on the resources and overall ecosystems of the developing world’s nations. For example, these influences may impact climate, water, land, and plant photosynthesis, all of which may be difficult to evaluate. The aftermaths may have far-reaching and dire consequences through its implications on the climate. Toth and Szigeti (2016) assert that increased population pressure triggers other mechanisms to accord all people the basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing. For instance, the increased demand for food to feed the extra population will push humans to invade the same forests that help balance the ecosystem for agricultural production. Additionally, there will be continuous cultivation of land, which could deplete soil nutrients and land d...