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We are in the midst of an unprecedented and global shift to lower fertility. In Europe and East Asia, fertility rates are so low that each generation will be half the size of the preceding one. Even many middle- and lower-middle-income countries, like Uruguay and Bangladesh, have fertility rates below replacement. What does this new reality mean for the way we live, work, and plan for the future?

Our new webinar series will explore the implications of lower fertility in four critical areas—family planning and reproductive health, the future of work, depopulation and resilience, and national security. Centering data and evidence in our discourse, we’ll tackle such questions as:

• How do the challenges and opportunities brought by slower population growth and age structural shifts vary around the world?
• Which sectors and stakeholders are most affected, and in what ways?
• Are there any aspects of the low fertility panic that are warranted, and what kinds of ideas have been proposed to counter them or promote resilience?

The first webinar, centering on family planning and reproductive health, is now open for registration. RSVP at the button below! And watch this space for details on the rest of the series.

Webinar 1

Advancing a Holistic Vision of Reproductive Health in the Context of Low Fertility Panic

June 26 at 10:00 am ET

In the new lower-fertility world, how can we create supportive policies and healthcare access that ensures reproductive autonomy? While the global population is still growing, two out of three people worldwide live in a country with below-replacement fertility rates. No matter the setting, there are people having fewer children than they desire, and more children than they intended. How can we help support women, couples, and families to achieve their intended family size—including ensuring broad access to contraception and family planning services, as well as assisted reproductive technology?

Format: Q&A with panelists from the media, INGOs, advocacy groups, and academia

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Webinar 2

The Future of Work in a Lower-Fertility World

Date and time TBD

Webinar 3

Depopulation and Resilience in a Lower-Fertility World

Date and time TBD

Webinar 4

National Security in a Lower-Fertility World

Date and time TBD