Today, a baby was born whose arrival signifies something about our planet as it shows our growth globally.

Unbelievably, there were eight billion people on the planet as of November 15! We’ve never seen this amount before, but it signifies positive advances in many respects. A rising population reflects improved healthcare systems, lower infant mortality rates, and higher life expectancies. While the achievement is unquestionably a cause for celebration, it also comes with more significant obligations. It brings to light other difficulties related to “social and economic development and environmental sustainability,” according to Maria-Francesca Spatolisano, the U.N. Assistant Secretary-General.

The growth rate is slowing down even though the world’s population is growing over time. This leads experts to predict that the world’s population will reach its peak in the 2080s at about 10.4 billion people and stabilize until roughly 2100. As migration is the primary driver of population growth in high-income nations, it is likely to increase significantly in the following decades. Between now and 2050, the populations of more than 60 nations are predicted to decline by 1% or more. Countries with lower incomes anticipate that more births than deaths will continue to fuel population increase.

More people will also need the (already limited) water resources we have due to this rapid population growth. As climate change continues to influence our global crop business, it also results in more families becoming hungry. While this achievement has both positive and negative elements, we must avoid being overly fearful when we reach the next billion. To do this, we must put out tremendous effort within our own communities to guarantee that every child has a life purpose, enabling them to navigate through it and realize their full potential successfully.

This won’t be simple because it calls for an assembly line of assistance at all levels and attention to human rights and free will. Ultimately, we want to build a world where every young person can access employment and education.