Sustainable Development
Ecotourism project using Ecological Footprint to launch pilot test
Ecotourism is touted as a green option to traditional vacations, but how green is it? And how do we measure that? Global Footprint Network is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to answer that question by... Read More
Making the Sustainable Development Goals consistent with sustainability
This month, the UN General Assembly (UNGA 72) will convene in New York City for its 72nd Regular Session. The summit’s theme is “Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet.” The... Read More
International Women's Day: Empowering women for a world that works for all
As an organization with a vision of a world that works for everyone and our planet, we believe that empowering women is one of the most important things we can do in service of global sustainability because it yields huge... Read More
Sustainable development: two indices, two different views
It’s been a busy day for launching new country rankings. Today (July 20), the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) released a 427-page report ranking countries by 77 indicators tied to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals approved last year. The... 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
Committing to a New Future
The United Nations launches global goals to achieve humanity’s collective dream: sustainable development Download Our Sustainable Development Poster This week marks an extraordinary moment for humanity. Representatives of 193 nations are convening in New York at the United Nations to... 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