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Featured Event

Ecological Footprint Solutions Livestream

The 2019 edition of the National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts is almost here! Join us in celebrating SOLUTIONS to bring them in balance! WHEN: April 24, 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. PDT (GMT-7) WHERE: Your own device at Global Footprint Network’s YouTube channel Add the event to your Gmail, Outlook, or Apple calendar. Our distinguished... View Full Event

How Many Earths?

How many Earths do we need if the world's population lived like...

Dive into our FREE downloadable data file to find out and learn more about your country's Ecological Footprint and biocapacity! More ›

26 October 2018

Events in Portugal publicize
first city Footprinting projects
in the country

On October 26, Global Footprint Network founder and president Mathis Wackernagel and director of the Mediterranean program Alessandro Galli were... More ›

23 October 2018

WEF Young Global Leaders get a dose of Ecological Footprint inspiration

Free public transportation, taxes on consumption, fossil-fuel independent infrastructure, and preservation of forests and nature as a victory of the... More ›