Debate Night: Birth Rate

Global fertility rates have been falling for decades. They are now reaching a historical low. In the next 25 years, Europe, East Asia and Russia will experience significant population declines, according to the IMF. While this could hinder progress and challenge the sustainability of social safety nets and pensions, it could reduce pressures on the environment and free resources (housing, childcare...). What should be done if anything? Please join us to share your opinion.

This debate will follow a British Parliamentary format with eight debaters split into four teams of two.
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