Population Growth and the Future of Our Planet | David Attenborough

Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough presents the 2011 RSA President's Lecture. The dangers facing the earth's ecosystems are well known and the subject of great concern at all levels. Climate change is high on the list. But there is an underlying and associated cause -- population growth. Explore more from the Royal Society of Arts Discover our latest ideas, events and work: https://www.thersa.org/ Follow us Instagram:   / royalsocietyofarts   LinkedIn:   / thersaorg   TikTok:   / royalsocietyofarts    Facebook:   / theroyalsocietyofarts   The Royal Society of Arts is the home of creativity for the common good. For commercial licensing enquiries relating to any RSA films please email our licensing partners London Screen Archives at screenheritage@filmlondon.org.uk 0:00 Introduction and welcome 1:11 Chairman's introduction 2:14 Conservation and history 7:57 Population growth challenges 12:24 Food security and resources 17:28 Climate change and the taboo 20:46 Solutions for sustainability 24:28 Call to action 28:31 Panel discussion and anecdotes 36:42 Questions on global policies 46:33 Migration and financial aid 54:28 Cultural shifts and taboos 1:03:19 Environmental priorities 1:14:18 Closing remarks