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The Happy Planet Index
An innovative global measure of ecological footprint and human well-being.
What's new
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The Value of Work
Should a person's salary reflect the social value created by their work?
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Financial reform
The financial crisis has shown that banking needs radical change.
Programme areas
Democracy and Participation
We envisage a political culture where everyone has the skills, the information, the opportunities...
Natural Economies
The world's ecosystems support the economic activity of human beings and contribute towards our...
Valuing What Matters
New approaches to measurement can help policymakers prioritise what matters to people and the...
Well-being
nef's award-winning Centre for Well-being researches policies, measurement tools and every day...
Connected Economies
Working with communities to support practical action for a just and sustainable future.
Climate Change and Energy
Climate change has shot to the top of the world agenda. But until our economic system is radically...
Social Policy
Making best use of social, environmental and economic resources to deliver sustainable social...
Business, Finance and Economics
Our economic system chases growth at all costs, while failing to work for people and the planet. We...
