Publication
Unlocking Opportunities for People and Planet
Alessandro Galli, Hot or Cool Institute, Luca Coscieme, Hot or Cool Institute, Viivi Toivio, Hot or Cool Institute, Sami El Geneidy, University of Jyväskylä, Charlotte Maddinson, University of Jyväskylä
Senior Lead, Communications
Published
3.3.2026
Challenge
Sustainability transition
This report examines how everyday consumption patterns contribute to biodiversity loss and what this means for policy and systemic transformation. Drawing on a multi-country consumption based biodiversity footprint analysis of Brazil, Finland, and Japan, the report identifies key lifestyle domains – including food, mobility, housing, and consumer goods – that generate significant pressures on nature, both domestically and across global supply chains.
It also integrates biodiversity and carbon footprint analysis to highlight potential co-benefits and trade-offs between climate and nature objectives. In addition, the report compiles over 100 existing policy measures from around the world, illustrating how governments can address demand-side drivers and strengthen the implementation and monitoring of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The report was produced by the Hot or Cool Institute, a German-based think tank specialising in sustainability issues. The work was funded by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra.
The report builds on the work of Sitra’s Nature and Daily Life project (2022–2024), which has now concluded.
Specialist, Programmes
Nature-Positive Lifestyles
Topias Dean, Sitra
Hot or Cool Institute
Berlin
2026
83
978-3-98664-025-5
biodiversity footprint, accounting, sustainability, daily life, biodiversity loss, climate change
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