{"id":15935,"date":"2019-07-29T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T19:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2019\/07\/29\/news-9679\/"},"modified":"2019-07-29T11:00:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T19:00:30","slug":"news-9679","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2019\/07\/29\/news-9679\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you Going Green to #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:52:08 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 29 is Earth Overshoot Day<\/a> this year. That\u2019s when humanity has used nature\u2019s resource budget for the entire year, according to Global Footprint Network<\/a><\/u>, an international sustainability organization that has pioneered the Ecological Footprint, the most comprehensive biological resource accounting metric available.<\/p>\n

This year, Earth Overshoot Day comes two months earlier than 20 years ago. On the 29th of July this year, it is the earliest ever. That date indicates that humanity is currently using nature 1.75 times faster than our planet\u2019s ecosystems can regenerate. We say we\u2019re using 1.75 Earths. Overshoot is possible because we are depleting our natural capital \u2013 which compromises the planet\u2019s future regenerative capacity.<\/p>\n

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The costs of this global ecological overspending are becoming increasingly evident, in the form of deforestation, soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere leading to climate change and more frequent extreme weather events. Those point to a one-planet misery scenario going forward.<\/p>\n

At Global Footprint Network, however, we\u2019re about choosing a one-planet prosperity<\/em> scenario that will bring us back in balance with the Earth by design<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Earth Overshoot Day can be pushed back by 21 days<\/h4>\n

Effective solutions to #GoGreen and #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day already exist in abundance. For example, our research in partnership with Schneider Electric indicates that if 100 % of the existing building and industry infrastructure were equipped with readily available energy efficiency and renewable energy technology<\/a> from Schneider Electric and its partners, assuming no shift in human habits, the date of Earth Overshoot Day could move back by at least 21 days. You can download \u201cThe Business Case for One-Planet Prosperity<\/a>\u201d and learn more to embrace one-planet prosperity strategies.<\/p>\n

We believe it is possible to accelerate the implementation of real solutions in the real world, not only in the energy sector, but also in the four other key areas of food, cities, population, and planet.<\/p>\n

How? By sharing knowledge of what works and by bringing people together.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re excited to unveil the #MoveTheDate Solutions map, developed with the support of Czech startup Mapotic: https:\/\/movethedate.overshootday.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to Join the Move the Date Solutions Platform<\/h4>\n

Together with Schneider Electric, we would like to challenge you to step up and Go Greener on envisioning and actively creating a world where we live in balance with the Earth. Are you game?<\/p>\n

The process is simple:
1. \u00a0 \u00a0Join the community.<\/a>\u00a0If you fill in your location on your\u00a0Mapotic profile (as general or specific as you feel comfortable with), you will be visible on the\u00a0map so you can easily connect with other Date Movers.
2. \u00a0 \u00a0Post your favorite real solutions<\/strong>\u00a0(3! 5! 12! More!) to\u00a0live\u00a0in balance with our planet \u2013 maybe you have personally implemented them, or you have been inspired by them.
3. \u00a0 \u00a0Check out<\/strong>\u00a0who<\/strong>\u00a0else has joined and\u00a0what<\/strong>\u00a0they\u2019ve been sharing.
4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Invite friends!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The larger the online community, the more knowledge available and the more opportunities for collaborative projects in the real world.
5. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Come back often<\/strong>\u00a0to see what\u2019s new and who\u2019s joined!<\/p>\n

Go Green in the City, another Opportunity!<\/h4>\n

Also, is there a solution that you have dreamed up and haven\u2019t had a chance to implement and test yet? Schneider Electric would love to hear from you! Enter your Bold Idea in the Go Green competition 2020<\/a> by pre-registering here. You may win international trips, job offers<\/a> and great networking opportunities<\/a> of a lifetime! You can also contribute to delay the Earth Overshoot Day.<\/p>\n

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Last but not least,\u00a0email us<\/a>\u00a0at Global Footprint Network, with any question, request, or feedback you may want to share. We would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t wait to see you on the #MoveTheDate Solutions platform!<\/p>\n

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About the Blogger, <\/strong>Laetitia Mailhes and\u00a0Ecological Footprint<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Laetitia Mailhes has\u00a0more than 20 years of experience in journalism, communications, and advocacy work. She\u00a0is passionate about bringing complex, critical stories and messages to the world with a view to causing a positive impact. In her role at Global Footprint Network, she focuses on developing strategies, relationships, and content that enhance the accessibility and relevance of the organization\u2019s findings so they can become integrated in the public debate.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Ecological Footprint<\/a><\/u>\u00a0adds up all of people\u2019s competing demands for biologically productive areas \u2013 food, timber, fibers, carbon sequestration, and accommodation of infrastructure. Currently, carbon emissions from burning fossil fuel make up 60 % of humanity\u2019s Ecological Footprint.<\/p>\n

You can calculate your personal Ecological Footprint by using the Footprint Calculator: www.footprintcalculator.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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About the Go Green in the City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go Green in the City is a Global student competition of Schneider Electric. We look for\u00a0bold ideas that can shape the future of our industries and our company.<\/p>\n

Go Green in the City challenge is now entering its 9th year running and our 2019 edition\u00a0<\/strong>is in full swing for the Finals in Barcelona in Oct 2019. 2020 Challenge is open for pre-registration at https:\/\/gogreeninthecity.se.com<\/p>\n

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