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Can the UK survive on its own?
In the wake of the stunning Brexit vote results, we ask, what does it take to the support the UK’s demand for natural resources? Consider this: The UK’s forest land only covers 3% of UK resident’s demand for forest products... Read MoreGuardian: 5 charts that explain who gets hit hardest by food price rises
Benin, Mozambique and Nepal are among countries most exposed to climate change, water scarcity and food price volatility. Read More
China and India’s GDP will be hit hardest by global food price shock
London, UK—If global food prices double then China could lose $161 billion in GDP and India could lose $49 billion, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Global Footprint Network. The UNEP-Global... 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
Footprint Futures
A Teaching Module on Human Dependence on the Biosphere Footprint Futures is a college-level teaching module for exploring the sustainability challenge facing human economies. This challenge is described as “improving the quality of human life while living within the carrying... Read More
PRI calls for systematic integration of ESG in credit ratings
Global Footprint Network first began encouraging greater environmental risk integration into bond credit analysis five years ago. Since then, a growing number of fixed income investors are following suit. We are particularly delighted by the recent announcement PRI (Principles for... 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