Humanity is increasingly living beyond our means - we currently consume 30% more natural resources than the Earth's ecosystems can replenish. WWF's One Planet initiatives are about finding ways in which we live and work sustainably.
One Planet Living
Living Planet Report
Our global footprint is now 30% above the planet's biological capacity to support life on earth. » Download the Report (pdf 4.4MB)
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One Planet Living will allow us to make a difference on a scale, and with the urgency that all of us now know is absolutely necessary.
Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme
Latest News
Water Footprinting : Identifying & addressing water risks in the value chain
Anyone enduring this year’s British summer might be forgiven for questioning the fact that freshwater is becoming one of the most precious commodities on the planet – but it’s true. It’s also a reason why WWF’s partnership with SABMiller, one of the world’s largest brewers, has a particular importance.
One Planet Living in action
Masdar : Abu Dhabi may be the world’s 4th largest oil-producing country, but it is setting out a bold strategy to become the global leader in generating renewable energy and reducing humanity’s impact upon the planet. Read more...Portugal: Mata de Sesimbra : Portuguese developer Pelicano is developing a €1.1 billion project to build 5,000 zero-carbon, zero-waste homes, hotels and shops. Read more...
One Planet Leaders
One Planet Leaders is an exciting new corporate responsibility programme for business managers and senior executives looking to explore, challenge and apply the latest thinking on sustainability issues.
Features
It runs on AIR and is made from LOCAL MATERIALS – is this the world's 1st truly zero-carbon car?
Eduardo Gonçalves, WWF One Planet Living Coordinator, went to Nice, Southern France, to see a prototype car that runs on compressed air, and is made almost entirely on local materials.
10 principles of One Planet Living
