population and census

How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

The language used around having children or not shapes societal views, highlighting the need for inclusive terms to respect all reproductive choices.

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The world’s biggest democracy hasn’t had a census in over a decade. The next one could reshape the country’s electoral system — unless leaders delay further.

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The opposition wants to bring back caste as a check on the BJP’s reach, but the strategy may not live up to expectations.

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Communal violence has led to clear territorial demarcation of space, access, and resources, marking the everyday experience of minority citizenship in Kolkata.

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Population growth isn’t automatically good for Indonesia. Developing young people, and helping them to move are both key to economic development.

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A difficult road lies ahead for Indonesia. Faced with a rare opportunity to turbo-charge economic growth, it has major problems yet to solve.

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To catch the potential demographic bonus, Indonesia should use its biggest asset: fishing nets.

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China’s economic and family planning policies of the 1970s ushered in a ‘golden age’ of growth. But as China ages, keeping it golden will be a challenge.

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The benefits of a growing demographic are not guaranteed. Governments need to ensure the right tools are in place as well.

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To make the most of the global wave of young people, young nations will have to learn from surfers and paddle hard.

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Women’s voices are systematically discriminated against when it comes to the generation of knowledge that underpins national policies.

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