“The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet.”

Originally posted on CNN.com, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement referring to the milestone of world population hitting 8 Billion: “The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet.”

Read the full CNN article: World population hits 8 billion, UN says, as growth poses more challenges for the planet

Also see the United Nations website: Day of 8 Billion