World of 7 Billion

People are central to many of the environmental and social issues facing the world today. How many of us there are. How we behave and treat one another. How we value our planet. Our numbers and our lifestyles go hand-in-hand in determining the kind of future we will leave behind for future generations.

The World of 7 Billion campaign is an educational resource for both students and teachers. The United Nations announced October 31, 2011 as the "Day of 7 Billion." As we approach the immense milestone of 7 billion people, it is important to understand how we got here, analyze the impact of our choices, and realize that our decisions can and will impact the future.

Teachers: download and use one of our free lesson plans or take a look at the poster 'A Quick Trip to 7 Billion.' Though we are all just one person in 7 billion, each of us can make a difference.