Professor Dasgupta has emphasised that family planning and sexual and reproductive healthcare is a neglected feature of public policy. The unmet demand for family planning is huge and addressing human population numbers is also key to reducing our demands on the biosphere. The UK needs to remain a global leader in supporting family planning and encouraging other countries to do the same. Announced cuts to the UK overseas development assistance threatens this. Given the Government’s intension ...

Professor Dasgupta has emphasised that family planning and sexual and reproductive healthcare is a neglected feature of public policy. The unmet demand for family planning is huge and addressing human population numbers is also key to reducing our demands on the biosphere. The UK needs to remain a global leader in supporting family planning and encouraging other countries to do the same. Announced cuts to the UK overseas development assistance threatens this. Given the Government’s intension to take a strategic approach to cuts, and the disproportionate benefits of family planning and sexual and reproductive healthcare compared to other devel Type: conclusion | Number: 57 | Paragraph: 281 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: Supporting people in their reproductive choices, including through the provision of voluntary family planning, may have a positive impact on the conservation of nature over the long term given the role this plays in empowering women and lowering