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Science Article Shows More Investment Needed to Reach 2020 Biodiversity Targets
OAKLAND, CA, USA—A new study published in Science today and co-authored by Global Footprint Network’s researchers reveals that, despite some progress, more needs to be done to reach an internationally agreed set of biodiversity targets by 2020. Ecosystems and the... Read More
New pilot project to empower villagers in India
For the first time, Global Footprint Network is partnering with other NGOs to support both sustainable and human development at the community level in India. While Global Footprint Network projects often target decision-makers at the national, sub-national, and city levels,... Read More
World Cup footwork and Footprints: winners and losers
As the final World Cup match quickly approaches, we couldn’t help but kick around some Ecological Footprint numbers describing the diverse nations competing in this year’s games. The eight nations who made it to the quarter-finals represent vastly different lifestyles.... Read MorePrix Nature Swisscanto
The Prix Nature Swisscanto Award was accepted by Mathis Wackernagel at the NATURAL gala in March 2013 in the Basel Congress Center. Wackernagel was awarded the prize for his work on the Ecological Footprint and his contribution to advancing sustainable... Read More
Earth Overshoot Day 2013, around the world
As of this week, we are in overshoot. Humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year. August 20 was Earth Overshoot Day 2013, the approximate date humanity’s ecological resource consumption exceeded what Earth can renew this year. A mere 34... Read More