Who is behind the Happy Planet Index?
The Happy Planet Index is powered by a group of collaborators who believe that the twenty-first century should be defined by the pursuit of good lives that do not cost the Earth.
Hot or Cool
Hot or Cool Institute is a public interest think tank working at the intersection of society and sustainability.
Our mission is to challenge the status quo, help people reimagine what is possible and enable systemic change towards resilient societies that thrive within ecological limits.
We translate science and research into action by providing key organisations and decision makers with tools, narratives and policy options.
We are committed to public participation and fairness as we drive systemic change to enable low-carbon nature-positive lifestyles and wellbeing for all.
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The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll)
The Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) is a global coalition of organisations, alliances, movements, and individuals working together to transform our economies in service of people and planet. The current HPI website was first developed in 2021, when the HPI was published by WEAll.
The New Economics Foundation (NEF)
The New Economics Foundation (NEF) works with people igniting change from below and combines this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top. The Happy Planet Index was created by the Centre for Wellbeing at NEF in 2006, where it was housed it until 2019.
Nic Marks
Nic founded the Centre for Wellbeing at the London-based think tank the New Economics Foundation and created the original Happy Planet Index (HPI) in 2006. He did a popular TED talk on the HPI in 2010. He is now the CEO and founder of Friday Pulse, a platform that measures and improves happiness at work. He is also an honorary fellow of the Hot or Cool Institute.
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Mango Collective
Mango Collective is an independent design and development studio working with responsible organisations to create thoughtful, accessible and sustainable digital experiences. Bringing together design, code and a trusted network of collaborators, Mango helps purpose-led clients turn ideas into clear, effective websites that are built with care for people, planet and the long term. We have been proud to collaborate with the Happy Planet Index team on its last three publications since 2021.
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