Based on United Nations and other authoritative data, the group’s ten key facts (in summary ) are: įact One: UN projections show there could be billions more than the “medium” prediction of 11 billion people on Earth by 2100įact Two: Small variations in average family size could see a population in 2100 that is more than double what it is today or less than it is todayįact Three: Without concerted, additional effort to address population, there will be more than 11.2bn.įact Four: A number of governments have policies designed to increase, rather than decrease, population.įact Five: Education and affluence won’t solve population without effective population policies.įertility rates in a number of Least Developed Countries are now falling so slowly that evidence of or benefits from a demographic transition are scarcely visible. We recommend that you check with your local customs officials or post office for more information regarding importation taxes/duties that may be applicable to your online order as this changes country to country.In response to the publication of Factfulness, the new book by the late Prof Hans Rosling and his son and daughter-in-law, campaigning charity Population Matters has produced its own list of facts, Population Factfulness, which challenges a number of the Roslings’ conclusions on population. It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance. If you are ordering goods for delivery outside of the UK, please note that your consignment may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once the goods reach the country of destination.Īny such charges levied in relation to customs clearance must be paid by you. For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe. Rest of the World - Tracked and Signed 10-15 working days.Rest of the World - Standard 15-20 working days.Europe - Tracked and Signed 4-7 working days.

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