Earth Overshoot Day 2025 Nederland. Global earth overshoot day describes how, from the beginning of the year until 1 august, humanity consumes as many natural resources as the earth's various ecosystems can restore. This impactful day, first established in 2006 by the sustainability think tank global footprint.

With five months left in 2024, humanity has already used up all the resources the earth could provide in a year, according to the global footprint network. It’s up to us to call on world leaders to agree to a legally binding climate agreement.