Population and Sustainable Development 2003

Do you know that you live in one of the most urbanised nations in the world? This report looks at how changes in New Zealand’s population over the next 50 years are likely to impact on our future development and wellbeing.

The main themes of the report are that people both influence and are influenced by sustainable development in quite complex ways and that the opportunities, attitudes, skills and knowledge of New Zealand’s people will be key determinants of our development path and future prosperity.

The issues raised in the report include the changing nature of work and the workforce, immigration policies in a global context, our changing age and ethnic mix, and the importance of thriving communities and regions.