Climate-Driven Fertility Change Affects Age Structure in China

Key Points

• To investigate how climate change influences fertility rates and subsequently alters age structure in China.
• Analyzed demographic data from government sources
• Utilized climate models to assess environmental changes
• Examined fertility rates over time across different regions
• Climate change is linked to decreased fertility rates in several areas
• Significant shifts in age structure observed due to lower birth rates
• Projected future demographics suggest increased aging population