Do you think it is appropriate for developed countries to persuade less-developed countries to limit their population growth? What would be appropriate and inappropriate interventions, according to your ethics? Now imagine you are a citizen of a less-developed country. What might be your reply to those who live in more developed countries? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Population increase puts a lot of pressure on natural resources because these resources are limited and cannot cater the needs of the growing population. However, we also need to be aware that most of the underdeveloped countries, at some point, were exploited by developed countries for their resources. It would be hypocritical of us to tell them to limit their population for the sake of the environment, considering that developed countries are responsible for most of the pollution on this earth and the one's that suffer the consequences are the underdeveloped and poorest people in these nations. Climate changes are depriving these people of the natural resources which provide their livelihood.
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