Povezanost demografskog rasta s klimatskim promjenama

master's thesis

• Title (english): The relationship between population growth and climate change
• Author: Ines Čičak
• Mentor: Petra Međimurec (mentor)
• Committee member: Tomislav Gelo (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Krešimir Ivanda (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Economics and Business; (Department of Macroeconomics and Economic Development); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-29, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics

Abstract

Ovaj rad analizira povezanost demografskog rasta s klimatskim promjenama. S obzirom na različite uzroke klimatskih promjena, riječ je o vrlo složenoj temi. Ipak, utvrđena je pozitivna korelacija između demografskog rasta i klimatskih promjena. Što je više ljudi na zemlji, više je resursa potrebno za odvijanje svakodnevnog života, veće su emisije stakleničkih plinova te je veća degradacija okoliša. Posljedica svega toga su klimatske promjene. Pronađeni su brojni argumenti u znanstvenoj literaturi, ali i u za potrebe diplomskog rada prikupljenim statističkim podacima, koji povezuju rast svjetskog stanovništva s degradacijom okoliša i klimatskim promjenama. To su prepoznale i mnoge međunarodne institucije, među kojima se posebno ističu Ujedinjeni narodi (UN); UN je borbu protiv klimatskih promjena uvrstio u svoj Program 2030. U svojim izvješćima UN spominje i važnost ograničavanja demografskog rasta, a koji se u najvećoj mjeri može postići smanjenjem fertiliteta u slabije razvijenim zemljama. Na taj način usporit će se daljnje povećanje ekološkog otiska te će se, u kombinaciji s drugim mjerama i instrumentima, dati doprinos postizanju održivog razvoja. Trenutačni demografski trendovi te trendovi u učinku stanovništva na okoliš upućuju na potrebu za hitnim pronalaženjem prikladnih rješenja za dobrobit sadašnjih i budućih generacija.

Abstract (english)

This paper analyses the connection between demographic growth and climate change. Considering the different causes of climate change, it is a highly complex topic. Nonetheless, the positive correlation of demographic growth and climate change has been determined. The more people there are on earth, the more resources are needed to carry out daily life, the higher the greenhouse gas emissions and the greater the degradation of the environment. The consequence of all this is climate change. Numerous arguments have been found in scientific literature, and in statistical data collected for the purpose of this thesis, that link global population growth to environmental degradation and climate change. Many international institutions, including the United Nations (UN), have recognized this issue. The UN has incorporated the fight against climate change into its Agenda 2030. In its reports, the UN also mentions the importance of limiting demographic growth, which can primarily be achieved by reducing fertility in less developed countries. This will slow down further increases in the ecological footprint and, in combination with other measures and instruments, contribute to achieving sustainable development. Current demographic trends and the impact of population on the environment underscore the need for urgent identification of suitable solutions for the well-being of both present and future generations.

• Keywords: demografski rast; klimatske promjene; održivi razvoj
• Keywords (english): demographic growth; climate change; sustainable development
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:148:215261
• Study programme: Title: Economics of energy and environment; Study programme type: professional; Study level: specialist graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar ekonomije/ magistra ekonomije (magistar ekonomije/ magistra ekonomije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Access restricted to students and staff of home institution
• Created on: 2023-09-29 14:24:47