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Summary

IUCN acknowledges the limitations of GDP as a measure of human wellbeing and expresses its commitment to supporting the development of alternative indicators for economic prosperity. This report provides an overview of alternative macroeconomic indicators, focusing on incorporating environmental and natural resource measurements often excluded in traditional measures like GDP. It addresses issues with GDP as a societal well-being measure and explores indicators of environmental progress and natural capital. A comparison of nations' rankings and analysis of performance over decades area presented, concluding with identified barriers and recommendations for adopting alternative economic development measures.