The Birth Strike

The Birth Strike is a movement where individuals—mainly women—choose to delay or forgo having children due to concerns about climate change, environmental degradation, and uncertain future conditions. They believe that reducing population growth can help lessen environmental impact and push governments and industries to address ecological issues more effectively. This decision stems from fears that ongoing environmental crises threaten the planet’s stability and their own wellbeing, prompting some to prioritize activism and sustainability over traditional reproductive choices.