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Center for Mediterranean Integration: Why Mediterranean Cities Need to Become Resource Efficient
Mediterranean countries are among those standing on the frontline of climate change. Environmental and economic risks such as sea-level rise and drought are sure to compound the ecological deficit that the Mediterranean region is already experiencing. Read More
Can China transform into an ecological civilization?
Creating an economy that operates in harmony with nature is the centerpiece of China President Xi Jinpig’s vision of transforming the country into an ecological civilization. Can China become such a civilization? To find out, we engaged with the Province... Read MoreGlobal Footprint Network: Constraints Rule a Finite Planet
Every day, more people share this planet. At the same time, people’s expectations for comfort and better lives are rising. Both trends lead to a growing global demand for natural resources and services. Read More
Celebrating trees on Earth Day
#pledgefortheplanet Together with our partner Earth Day Network, we’re happy to give trees a special nod today. At Global Footprint Network, we have a soft spot for trees and forests. They are an essential pool of biodiversity. And they are... Read More
Imagine happiness treading lightly on the Earth
How did you celebrate UN World Happiness Day last Sunday? All of us had plenty to chew on with the release of the World Happiness Report 2016—the fourth edition since 2012. Prepared by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, an international... Read More
ENERGY LAB (Zürich, 10 May 2016)
Im Energy Lab suchten wir nach den gemeinsamen Eckpunkten und Grundprinzipien der diversen Teilnehmer für eine Energiepolitik der Schweiz nach dem Pariser Klima Abkommen. Energy Lab: Wie werden wir die Schweiz antreiben? (Agenda) Der Klimawandel stellt die zukünftige Nutzung fossiler... Read More
FOOD LAB (Bern, 17 Mai 2016)
Im Food Lab suchen wir nach den gemeinsamen Eckpunkten und Grundprinzipien der diversen Teilnehmer für eine Nahrungsmittelpolitik der Schweiz nach dem Pariser Klima Abkommen. Food Lab: Wer wird die Schweiz ernähren? (Agenda) Das Ziel von Paris unter 2 Grad Celsius... Read More