the Global Footprint Network

The Global Footprint Network is an organization that measures how much natural resources and ecological services humanity uses compared to Earth's capacity to regenerate them. They calculate the ecological footprint—such as land needed for food, buildings, and energy—and compare it to the planet's biocapacity. When our demand exceeds Earth's ability to sustain it, we overshoot our resources, leading to environmental degradation and climate challenges. Their work helps individuals, organizations, and governments understand sustainability limits and promotes efforts to reduce ecological impacts and preserve natural resources for future generations.