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Cloughjordan leads the way toward sustainable living
If everyone on Earth lived the lifestyle of the Cloughjordan Ecovillage, we would be remarkably close to living within the budget of our planet’s ecological resources. Researcher Vince Carragher’s bottom-up Ecological Footprint accounting methodology helps residents stay on track. Seven... Read More
Drilling down on the oil price slide
The spectacular 40 percent crash in oil prices that began in July and accelerated in October has focused the world’s attention once again on the “master commodity” and its far-reaching effects on the global economy. Unfortunately, much of the media... Read MoreISSP Sustainability Hall of Fame Inductees Susan Burns and Mathis Wackernagel
The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) recognizes individuals who have made contributions to the field of sustainability and to those professionals that dedicate their careers to sustainability. The nominees are honored based on their accomplishments in several different areas... Read MoreHeures 24 Sur La Terre: Mathis 2014
Mathis Wackernal était interviewé le 5 décembre 2014 en direct de Marseille dans le cadre de la quatrième édition de “24 heures sur la Terre”, un plateau télé ouvert au public en direct avec le monde entier pendant 24 heures... Read MoreScience 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
Canada: Ecological Footprint Instrumental in Supreme Court's Ruling
In a first for the Ecological Footprint and a native group in Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada supported the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s title over 1,900 square kilometers in British Columbia as part of a landmark decision announced in June. The... Read More