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The 2012 edition of the LPR highlights the tremendous pressure that humanity is putting on our planet. We are using 50 per cent more resources than the Earth can provide. By 2030, even two planets will not be enough.

Our natural capital is declining and our Ecological Footprint is increasing. Urgent action is needed to ensure that we can live in harmony with nature.
Regional and National Ecological Footprint Reports
Africa Ecological Footprint Report 2012 (low-res)
pdf 8.79 MB
Asia Ecological Footprint Report
pdf 4.71 MB
Japans Ecological Footprint
pdf 14.07 MB
Living Guianas Report 2012
pdf 10.77 MB
Download the Report
Living Planet Report 2012 - LPR 2012 - Full Report
PDF 16.21 MB
Living Planet Report 2012 - Summary Booklet
PDF 7.55 MB
Living Planet Report 2012 - high resolution for printing
PDF 18.52 MB
Living Planet Report 2012 - On the Road to Rio+20
PDF 7.82 MB

All I care about, and cherish, is on this one planet.

It is my home, the home of my family and friends, and the home of another 7 billion people. It is also the home of beautiful forests, mountains, savannahs, oceans, lakes and rivers and of all of the species living within. Our planet is beautiful, but our planet is also fragile.

We have the ability to save our home, to protect our planet. Not only for our own benefit but, above all, for generations to come. We have the solutions. Everyone can make a contribution by making better choices in how we govern, produce and consume. Taking better care of the planet is in our hands.

- André Kuipers, Astronaut, European Space Agency



ESA astronaut Andre Kuipers shares his passion for our living planet.

7 billion expectations, one planet

Human population dynamics are a major driving force behind environmental degradation. One aspect of this is the overall size of the global population, which has more than doubled since 1950 - to 7 billion in 2011 and is forecast to reach just over 9.3 billion people by 2050.

Rising consumption trends in high-income groups around the world and in BRIICS countries, combined with growing population numbers, provide warning signs of the potential for even larger footprints in the future.

We can create more just and equitable societies - providing food, water and energy for all - through the sustainable management of the Earth’s natural capital.

Margaret's Story



Learn more about the story of Margaret Wanjiru Mundia