What does a global population of 7 billion mean for the BRICS?

Published date 2011-11-16 15:13
This week, the global population reaches 7 billion people. Most of this population growth is occurring in countries that are already facing rising poverty and hunger combined with the challenges of adapting to climate change and resource scarcity. But new actors in development could bring new voices, perspectives and possibilities to tackle these challenges. The rapid rise of Brazil, Russia,…