One Planet Living

If everyone lived like an average North American we would need 5 planets.

If everyone lived like an average European we would need 3 planets.

If everyone lived like an average Emirati we would need 7 planets.

Our global footprint grew by 150% between 1961 and 2003. It is now 25% above the planet’s biological capacity to support life on earth.




Masdar is going to be developed using these principles:

1- Zero carbon: The climate is changing as a result of the rising CO2 emission because of human being.

2- Zero waste: Canned products and plastic bags cause problems for valuable resources.

3- Sustainable transport: Traveling by cars and airplanes help causing different kinds of pollution.

4- Local and sustainable materials: To recycle the wastes and to use local materials instead of importing them.

5- Local and sustainable food: producing healthy food, to support local agriculture and boosting local economy.

6- Sustainable Water: increasing local water, reusing and recycling water.

7- Natural Habitats and Wildlife: increase the capacity of natural areas and using natural resources.

8- Culture and Heritage: Celebrating with cultural events and protecting heritage foundation.

9- Equity and fair trade: Promoting equity and fair trading to give a beneficial impact on other communities.

10- Health and happiness: raising health and quality of life members and others.

I believe that the Local and sustainable food and sustainable water principles are difficult to maintain for Masdar city.



The goals of our One Planet Living Programme:

1. To create a global group of One Planet Living environment and other projects to show One Planet Living in action.


2. To establish an education centers in each One Planet Living
environment.


3. To encourage the guiding principles to change with governments,
business and individuals.




The Emerging One Planet communities:

1. Meadowbrook
2. OPL London Project
3. Sibaya
4. JinShan
5. Masdar City


The Officially Endorsed One Planet communities:

1. Sonoma Mountain Village
2. Mata de Sesimbra
3. One Gallions & One Brighton