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Humans use as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.75 Earths. The Ecological Footprint is the only metric that compares the resource demand of individuals, governments, and businesses against what Earth can renew.
We’re excited to invite you to explore and populate our new solutions platform, developed with the support of our Czech partner Mapotic.
Effective solutions to #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day already exist in abundance. We believe it is possible to accelerate their implementation in the real world. How? By sharing knowledge of what works and bringing people together.
Dive into our FREE downloadable data file to find out and learn more about your country's Ecological Footprint and biocapacity! More ›
Global Footprint Network promotes real-world solutions that #MoveTheDate, accelerating the transition to one-planet prosperity
Available in additional languages OAKLAND, CA, USA — JULY 23, 2019 — On July 29, humanity will have used nature’s resource... More ›
The business case for one-planet prosperity
UPDATE: Read the op-ed by Mathis Wackernagel, founder and president of Global Footprint Network, and Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO and chairman... More ›
Earth Overshoot Day is just one day in the year. Biocapacity feeds us every day.
Earth Overshoot Day is not just one special day of the year. It is an effort to celebrate biocapacity —... More ›