ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT

The only metric that tracks how much nature we have and how much nature we use Ecological Footprint accounting first introduced in the 1990s and continuously developed continues to be the only metric that compares overall human demand on nature with what our planet can renew its biocapacity and distils this into one number how many Earths we use Our economy is running a Bernie Madoff style Ponzi scheme with the planet We use future resources to run the present using more than Earth can replenish Like any such scheme this works for a limited time followed by a crash Avoiding ecological bankruptcy requires rigorous resource accounting a challenging task but doable with the right tools Ecological Footprint provides a complete introduction covering Footprint and biocapacity accounting Data and key findings for nations Worldwide examples including businesses cities and countries Strategies for creating regenerative economies Whether you re a student business leader future oriented city planner economist or have an abiding interest in humanity s future Footprint and biocapacity are key parameters to be reckoned with and Ecological Footprint is your essential guide AWARDS SILVER 2020 Eric Zencey Prize SILVER 2019 Nautilus Book Awards Ecology