strategy

Documenting population trends

Synonyms:
Demonstrating demographic movements
Collecting demographic data
Estimating population trends
Analysing social growth patterns
Projecting population trends
Studying population
Determining population characteristics
Forecasting population size
Monitoring population statistics
Description:

Basic demographic data is collected from population censuses, vital statistics registration and surveys. Population dynamics comprise analysis of demographic data, determinants and consequences of population trends and interaction of demographic and socio-economic variables.

Context:

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Type Classification:
F: Exceptional strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 1: No PovertyGOAL 2: Zero HungerGOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 4: Quality EducationGOAL 5: Gender EqualityGOAL 6: Clean Water and SanitationGOAL 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthGOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGOAL 10: Reduced InequalityGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGOAL 13: Climate ActionGOAL 14: Life Below WaterGOAL 15: Life on LandGOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal