Media, Author at Global Footprint Network

4 February 2016

Building with nature in mind: New economic decision tools for climate change and natural disasters

If an acre of forest burns up in flames, what’s the cost? Zero, was FEMA’s reply in 2013. The Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected California’s request for a federal “major disaster” declaration and funding after the devastating Rim Fire, because... Read More

25 January 2016

Institutional Investor: Climate Change Risk and Sovereign Bond Investments

After 196 countries signed a historic climate agreement in Paris at COP21, UN secretary general Ban Kimoon will address influential members of the finance community this Wednesday, at the 2016 Investor Summit on Climate Risk in New York. Read More

10 January 2016

National Observer: Tips for living green in 2016

While we hold our elected officials responsible for greenhouse gas emission reductions, what can we do ourselves to contribute to that goal? National Observer asked a number of experts for tips on how you can reduce your personal carbon footprint. Read More

16 December 2015

Project Syndicate: Greece’s Other Deficit

Like the rest of the Mediterranean region (and indeed the entire world), Greece is not just running a fiscal deficit; it is also running an ecological one. Read More

14 December 2015

World leaders agree to end fossil fuel age

The climate pact approved in Paris Saturday represents a huge historic step in re-imagining a fossil-free future for our planet. We consider it nothing short of amazing that 195 countries around the world—including oil-exporting nations—agreed to keep global temperature rise... Read More

11 December 2015

The Irish Times: Inside Ireland’s only ecovillage

An idea that began in Dublin’s Central Hotel in 1999—to create Ireland’s first ecovillage—has borne fruit on a 67-acre farm adjoining the village of Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary. Read More

7 December 2015

International Association for Impact Assessment's Global Environment Award

The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) annually gives awards in different categories for institutions and individuals that contribute to impact assessment practice and theory. The Global Environmental Award is presented to an individual or institution that has made a... Read More

1 December 2015

RECYCLAPOLIS National Sustainability Award

Recyclápolis Foundation honored Dr. Mathis Wackernagel, co-founder and president of Global Footprint Network, with its National Sustainability Award “for his outstanding career and contributions to innovation and environment.” The ceremony was held Monday night in the Chilean capital Santiago in... Read More

18 November 2015

Mediterranean Brief Media Coverage

Media coverage from Global Footprint Network’s brief, “How can Mediterranean societies thrive in an era of decreasing resources? “ —released in October 2015. Click here for the original article & more. Read the Mediterranean brief in English, French or Arabic. ... Read More

17 October 2015

El Mercurio: La seguridad de los recursos se esta transformando en un parametro de exito economico

“Resource security has been transformed into a parameter of economic success.” —Dr. Mathis Wackernagel, President of Global Footprint Network Read More

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