Mathis Wackernagel is Co-founder and President of Global Footprint Network. He created the Ecological Footprint with Professor William Rees at the University of British Columbia as part of his Ph.D. in community and regional planning. Mathis also earned a mechanical...
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Kaum etwas hat unsere Vorstellung von der Klimakrise so geprägt wie der ökologische Fußabdruck. Wie kam die Idee in die Welt? Und sollten wir sie so schnell wie möglich wieder loswerden?
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When global crises in several areas and civil society mobilization for a just transition are multiplying, sustainability of development trajectories and the need for greater consistency of SDGs have risen to the forefront of many debates. Anchored in a context where economic issues often...
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“We’ll know we’ve succeeded when we’ve made our work obsolete,” says Global Footprint Network’s new CEO. Read on as we take a deep dive into his thoughts on addressing humanity’s largest challenge. COP27 just ended on a disappointing note, as...
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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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Global Footprint Network cofounder Dr. Mathis Wackernagel was recognized for his contributions to sustainability with an honorary degree from the University of Stirling. As part of the commencement ceremony, on November 24th, 2022, he delivered the speech below to the University’s...
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Global Footprint Network founder and president Dr. Mathis Wackernagel was recognized for his contributions to sustainability with an honorary degree from the University of Stirling. Read the speech he delivered when accepting the degree at the University’s commencement ceremony.
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Der große Durchbruch blieb aus. Beschlossen wurde ein Entschädigungsfonds für ärmere Länder, die von den Folgen der Erderwärmung besonders betroffen sind, ein Abschied von Öl und Gas ist erstmal nicht in Sicht. Wie ist das Ergebnis einzuordnen?
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The University of Stirling is to recognise three inspirational figures from the worlds of sport and sustainability, at its winter graduation ceremonies next week. Scottish champion hill runner, Dr Angela Mudge, sustainability advocate, Dr Mathis Wackernagel and sports scientist, Dr...
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At Global Footprint Network, we are scientists at heart. Scientists who love the outdoors. We’re elated to learn that two of our team members fall in the top 2% of cited scientists in their respective subfields, according to research from...
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