Subject Guide

Divergent thinking about population and resource consumption trends:
  • pessimistic views, including neo-Malthusian views
  • optimistic views, including Boserup
  • balanced views, including resource stewardship



Debate task

You will be given one of two positions. For that stance prepare and argument supported by evidence. You may find inspiration in some of the resources below:


​Malthus was wrong


​Malthus was right


Are you a source of optimism?

  • How does your way of living contribute to the debate?
  • Are you a source of optimism or pessimism? Why?
  • How could your actions now or in the future affect the outcomes for the planet?


and finally...