Global demographics and a question of resources

Over the last several years, I have lectured to numerous groups on one of the most misunderstood issues of the 21st century. This demographic issue affects the developed world and the countries which are collectively referred to as "the developing world," also more commonly known as "the third world."

The current global population is currently estimated to be 7 billion. Population experts estimate that by the year 2050, the global population could exceed 9 billion. The vast majority of that growth will occur in the developing world countries.

Regardless of what the planet’s population will be, there is one irrefutable fact: The population growth will be concentrated in the countries and regions least prepared to deal with the multi-faceted challenges their populations will present.

By Robert Seidenschwarz Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Montana World Affairs Council http://www.montanaworldaffairs.org/ and lives in Missoula.

Full Story: http://www.missoulacurrent.com/opinion/2016/04/seidenschwarz-global-demographics-question-resources/