Population and climate limit our strategic options – especially since we have doubled down on crops that do not suit our climate, pumping out so much groundwater to support them that we have altered the tilt of Earth’s axis.
“Population growth must take place at the level of replacement ratio, two children for every two adults. Inclusive development is the key to solving the problem. There is a need for equitable distribution of resources, which is a myth today,” said Jha.