World population is growing: Demographic changes and their impact on maritime logistics

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According to the United Nations (UN), the worlds population reached 5 billion on July 11, 1987. This date went down in history as “Five Billion Day.”

According to sea-news.az that in December 1990, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 45/216, establishing July 11 as World Population Day. The purpose of this day is to raise public awareness about population issues and their relationship with the environment and sustainable development.