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Ecological Footprint
Land and water needed for resource consumption and waste absorption
EC for a specific region = total area required to produce the food/fibers the region consumes
What does biocapacity refer to?
the capacity of an area or ecosystem to generate an ongoing supply of resources and to absorb its wastes
Global Biocapacity
Total biologically productive area available on Earth.
Biocapacity per Capita
Global biocapacity divided by world population, expressed in hectares.
Current Resource Usage
Humanity uses 1.75 Earths worth of resources annually.
Water Footprint
Volume of water needed to produce materials/goods and services
Carbon Footprint
Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from material production.
Components of Ecological Footprint
Includes crops, grazing, timber, fish, infrastructure, and CO2 absorption.
Hectares per Year
Unit for expressing biocapacity and ecological footprint.
