Climate change and family planning: least-developed countries define the agenda
Leo Bryant, Louise Carver, Colin D Butler & Ababu Anage
Volume 87, Number 11, November 2009, 852-857
Table 2. Ten most-cited issues identified as linked to population growth by 37 National Adaptation Programmes of Action reports
| Population/adaptation issue | National Adaptation Programmes of Action Reports (n = 37) |
|---|---|
| Soil degradation/erosion | 21 |
| Fresh water scarcity | 18 |
| Migration | 18 |
| Deforestation | 17 |
| Inadequate farm land per capita | 14 |
| Loss of biodiversity | 11 |
| Disease and health system constraints | 8 |
| Loss of natural habitat | 8 |
| Diminishing fish stocks | 7 |
| Desertification | 5 |