Global Footprint Network is a research organization changing how the world manages its natural resources and responds to #climatechange. #EarthOvershootDayGlobal Footprint Network is a research organization that is helps cities, companies, and countries manages its natural resources and responds to climate change.

Core values

- **Addressing Ecological Overshoot**: The network highlights the date when humanity exceeds the Earth's annual renewable resources, known as Earth Overshoot Day, which has been steadily moving earlier since 2001. This raises awareness about the urgent need for sustainability[1][5].
- **Resource Accounting and Education**: The Ecological Footprint calculator and National Footprint Accounts provide data-driven insights into how human activities impact the planet, helping individuals, governments, and businesses understand and manage their resource use more sustainably[4][5].
- **Promoting Sustainable Practices**: The network encourages the adoption of sustainable practices through various campaigns and tools, such as the MoveTheDate map, which connects people and projects worldwide to inspire and support ecological and sustainable initiatives[1][3].
- **Collaborations and Community Engagement**: The network collaborates with numerous organizations, governments, and communities to promote a one-planet compatible society. This includes engaging a broad audience in content creation, raising awareness, and connecting like-minded individuals globally[1][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life and Community Well-being**: By advocating for sustainable resource use and highlighting the importance of planetary health, the network contributes to improving human health, economic stability, and overall community well-being[2][5].