Ecological Footprint of People in and Around Dr. B. A. M. University Campus of Aurangabad City, Maharashtra, India

The Ecological Footprint is a powerful accounting tool which is used for addressing the underlying issue of sustainable use. It estimates the extent to which humanity is using ecological resources faster than they can regenerate. The study was carried out in and around university campus of Aurangabad city. Ecological footprint and carbon footprint at individual level has been estimated by the Method National Footprint Accounts, 2010. It is found that highest carbon footprint and ecological footprint found in energy sector from lower, middle and higher income groups. Estimated carbon footprint from the study area is 2.7535, 3.225, 3.805 per capita (tonnes) and ecological footprint is 3.839, 4.497 and 5.308 global hectares respectively. This research paper shows that estimation of ecological footprint as one major contribution to the overall basic goal of making human development more sustainable for current as well as future generations living in accord with the rest of biosphere.