Overpopulation and Ecological Limits: Examining Biocapacity and Carrying Capacity in a Global Context

Ioan-Vlad Tanase

Abstract: This article investigates the interconnections between overpopulation, biocapacity, and carrying capacity within the context of environmental sustainability. Drawing on data from United Nations reports and ecological indicators, the study highlights how rapid population growth contributes to ecological deficits by intensifying natural resource consumption, deforestation, and carbon emissions. The analysis emphasizes the critical role of biocapacity and ecological footprint in understanding environmental degradation and argues for the adoption of sustainable development strategies that incorporate demographic considerations. The article also explores historical and theoretical insights into carrying capacity, offering a philosophical and ecological critique of population expansion trends.

Keywords: overpopulation, biocapacity, ecological footprint, carrying capacity, environmental sustainability

How to Cite?: Ioan-Vlad Tanase, "Overpopulation and Ecological Limits: Examining Biocapacity and Carrying Capacity in a Global Context", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1476-1481, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26106165551, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26106165551