Consumption Quote by Ian Lowe
“The slogan used to be 'Populate or perish'. We can now see that it is more like 'Populate and perish'. A sustainable future has to be based on stabilisation of both population and consumption.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sustainable Futures, 2019
Population and consumption must stabilize together; otherwise growth leads to collapse.
In simple terms: Both population and consumption need balance for sustainability.
Key Takeaway
Aim for balanced growth.
Themes
environment
population
consumption
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- urban planning
- education programs
Key Concepts
Sustainability
resource limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we align population policies with consumption limits?
- What incentives promote sustainable habits?
A Different Perspective
Balancing may conflict with economic growth goals.
