An analysis by Global Footprint Network and Greenings shows that no country’s national strategy meaningfully recognizes ecological overshoot, despite growing evidence that resource security now underpins economic stability. Check out the press release here https://overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/newsroom/prepared-for-the-predictable For more background visit https://footprintnetwork.org/prepared-for-the-predictable
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Earth Overshoot Day now falls nearly five months before year’s end, meaning a significant share of global economic activity depends on depleting our planet’s resources. This unsustainable pattern accelerates climate disruption and grows resource scarcity, creating serious risks for those...
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El Día del Sobregiro de la Tierra ahora ocurre casi cinco meses antes de que termine el año, lo que significa que una parte significativa de la actividad económica mundial depende de agotar los recursos de nuestro planeta. Este patrón...
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Dr. Alessandro Galli and Dr. Serena Mancini were instrumental in Global Footprint Network’s contributions to the EUSTEPs project and are authors of the award-winning research. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, DECEMBER 7, 2023 – The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher...
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One quarter of food consumed in the EU-27 originates from outside the region, highlighting the vulnerability of the EU’s food system GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – 14 SEPTEMBER – New research coordinated by Global Footprint Network’s sustainability scientists in collaboration with food...
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LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – AUGUST 1 – Marking a new chapter in environmental stewardship, Slovenia’s Environment Minister Bojan Kumer, recognizes the Ecological Footprint as a pivotal metric. This tool drives environmental action, guides the country’s development trajectory, and serves as a compass...
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The former Managing Director of CDP Europe eyes deeper engagement with policy makers, corporate decision makers and financial markets to help accelerate sustainability and climate action across the board. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND and OAKLAND, CA — December 1st, 2022 — Global...
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April 26, 2021 (Oakland, CA) – Latest data show that 72% of people around the world live in countries with both natural resource deficits and below world-average income, according to a new study led by Global Footprint Network president Mathis...
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funded by Italy, March 9th, 2021 – Foodnected, a new project designed to promote the transition to sustainable and fair food systems in the Mediterranean region, will be launched on March 10 at a virtual event...
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OAKLAND, CA, USA — JANUARY 19, 2021 — UNEP, UNICEF, UNESCO, the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius, Europe’s Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture Themis Christophidou, the EU’s Foreign & Security Policy Service, the CEO...
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