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Global footprint reports
Living Planet Report 2006
The Living Planet Report 2006 is the sixth in a series of Living Planet publications, which explore the impact of man on this finite planet. Download Living Planet Report 2006
Holiday footprinting
This booklet summarises the results from an in-depth ecological footprint analysis of two typical summer package holidays, each of two weeks duration, to two Mediterranean destinations, Majorca and Cyprus. It is based on data provided by Thomson Holidays.
Holiday Footprinting Tool
This tool enables footprint calculations for holiday destinations based on existing data. Footprints can be calculated for individual scenarios and case studies have been captured for Majorca and Cyprus.
The timber footprint of the G8 and China
This report highlights trade-flows between the countries of the G8 and China, and those countries with known problems of illegal activities in the forest sector. It also examines current public procurement policies of the G8 countries and China, and recommends measures that their governments should take to combat the importation of illegal timber and wood-based products for public procurement.
An analysis of the policy and educational application of the ecological footprint
The objective of this paper is to review how the Ecological Footprint approach has been applied in policy and education and assess the effectiveness of the various methods employed in its application.
UK footprint reports - general
Ecological Budget UK - Counting Consumption
WWF-UK, March 2006
The report,funded by Biffaward as part of its mass balance programme, is the first set of comprehensive, reliable and current physical resource flow accounts to date. It is a significant step in understanding how the economy is managed and how the decisions we make every day, directly affect the environment around us.
The UK's Forest Footprint
The report covers most of the ways in which the UK's footprint extends to forests beyond our borders. More importantly, it suggests specific policy options for reducing any negative impacts caused by UK citizens, government and industry.
Taking the first step: a 'how to' guide for local authorities
Local authorities have a responsibility to improve the quality of life of their residents - living well within the means of the world's resources. Ecological Footprinting is a tool that can help local authorities and their partners work towards and achieve genuinely sustainable communities.
Scottish reports
Scotland's Global Footprint Project
The Footprint of Scotland's Diet
The environmental burden of what we eat. A report for Scotland's Global Footprint Project.
Route map launches to a low carbon Scotland and a better quality of life
Report - March 2007
A new report from the Stockholm Environment Institute, Towards a Low Footprint Scotland plots how Scotland could move to a low-carbon, safer and more equitable society, providing a high quality of life for its citizens. A summary of the report is also available.
Scotland's global footprint project
From children through to business and government, every one of us has an impact on the world. The lifestyle choices we make each day affect the quality of our environment.
Measure your footprint
What sort of mark are you leaving on the planet? Try this fun quiz to see how well you are doing.
Step Change
Report - March 2004
An analysis of the policy and educational application of the ecological footprint. A report by the Stockholm Environment Institute.
WWF Scotland's Global Footprint Education Project: Briefing - November 2004
Briefing - November 2004
This project will explore the ways in which schools can examine measure and reduce their impact on the environment locally and globally.
Stepping Out
Inverness - November 04
Conference paper to Sustainable Development Research Centre Conference - creating a culture of sustainability. The practical application of ecological footprinting.
What is the Ecological Footprint?
Briefing - December 2005
This simple briefing outlines how we can use the footprint in Scotland as an indicator, with schools and in awareness raising to reduce our impact on the world.
Playing our part - tackling climate change through renewable energy
Submission - Jan 2004
Submission to the Enterprise and Culture Committee Inquiry into Renewable Energy.
Raising our sights - going beyond the National Waste Plan
Submission - Sept
Submission to the Environment and Rural Development Committee inquiry in to the National Waste Plan.
Local government in Scotland act 2003
Consultation response - June 2003
WWF views on Community Planning - consultations on draft guidance for community planning, best value and the power to advance well-being.
Community Planning, Best Value and the Power to Advance Well-Being
Briefing - June 2003
This briefing summarises WWF's views on the new guidance to local authorities regarding implementing the Local Government Act 2003.
Ecological Footprinting
Report - March 2003
Proceedings of the Sustainable Scotland Network Quarterly Meeting.
Footnotes - News and Views on the Ecological Footprint
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Scotland and Sustainable Government
Scotland's National Transport Strategy - Consultation Response
July 2006
WWF Scotland's response to Scotland's national transport strategy consultation.
Green Jobs Strategy
Nov 2004
WWF's response to the consultation on creating a Green Jobs Strategy for Scotland. Urges the Government to look wider than the obvious opportunities in waste management and renewable energy and begin the transition to a greener economy
Learning Lessons from Large-Scale Developments
August 2004
Founding Chief Executive of SNH Roger Crofts reviews Scotland's past mistakes and recommends ways to improve decision-making on major developments.
Response to Sustainable Development Consultation
July 04
Response to 'Taking It On' the UK consultation on sustainable development.
Smart successful sustainable Scotland
May 03
This report examines the potential for Scotland to create a truly green economy.
Response to 'The Future of Air Transport in the UK: Scotland'
June 03
WWF Scotland's response to the UK Government consultation on air travel, stressing the conflict with climate change policies and calling for a sustainable transport policy.
Reality Check 2002
July 02
Fine words but too little real action is the conclusion of this review of the Scottish Executive's performance on sustainable development. Also available: Reality Check 2001
Welsh reports
Reducing Wales' Ecological Footprint
WWF Cymru, March 2005
This report identifies Welsh policies and practice to reduce Wales' environmental impact on the planet as well as producing information on how consumers can make positive lifestyle changes to reduce their Footprints. A summary of this report is also available. Ar gael yn y Gymraeg hefyd:
Lleihau Ôl-troedEcolegol Cymru
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Reducing Cardiff's Ecological Footprint: A resource accountable tool for sustainable consumption
WWF Cymru, March 2005
This report is one of the products from the 'Reducing Wales' Ecological Footprint' project which is a partnership between 15 organisations, coordinated by WWF Cymru. It identifies Cardiff's policies and practices. The report also contains a set of scenarios to show the likely ecological impacts of different developments or policies on the Cardiff footprint.
Building a future for Wales: a strategy for sustainable housing
WWF Cymru, February 2005
This guide is part of WWF's One Million Sustainable Homes campaign (OMSH) which sees WWF working with government, industry and consumers to ensure that one million new and refurbished homes are developed across the UK by 2012. Ar gael yn y Gymraeg hefyd: Adeiladu Dyfodol i Gymru: Straegaeth as gyfer Tai Cynaladwy
The Footprint of Wales
In 2002 the Welsh Assembly Government commissioned the first ever study of Wales' ecological footprint. It was researched by Best Foot Forward and published by WWF. The footprint was accepted by the Welsh Government as one of the main indicators of sustainable development - the first government anywhere in the world to do so.
A Sustainable Wales - Learning to live differently
National Assembly for Wales Consultation Document
The Assembly has a duty to promote sustainable development. The draft Scheme included in this consultation paper aims to be a framework setting out what the Assembly intends to do, by when, and how progress will be measured.
Also available: WWF's response document: Starting to live differently |
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