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Published June, 2026

Countries that rank highly on the Happy Planet Index show us that it is possible to live long, happy lives with a much smaller carbon footprint than found in the highest-consuming nations. And many nations achieve green lights in the individual components of the Happy Planet Index – meaning that these targets are genuinely attainable.

Countries that rank highly on the Happy Planet Index show us that it is possible to live long, happy lives with a much smaller carbon footprint than found in the highest-consuming nations. And many nations achieve green lights in the individual components of the Happy Planet Index – meaning that these targets are genuinely attainable.

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