Ecological Footprint

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Ecological Footprint

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A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, representing the amount of natural capital used by a person or community.

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Biocapacity

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The capacity of an area or ecosystem to generate an ongoing supply of resources and to absorb its wastes.

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Global Overshoot

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Occurs when humanity's demand on nature exceeds the biosphere's supply, or regenerative capacity.

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Sustainability

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The ability to maintain ecological and resource balance over the long term, ensuring that future generations can meet their needs.