Some countries fortunately are still classified as ecological creditors, such as Brazil and Australia. 

These ecological creditors are countries that have been able to generate a surplus, meaning they manage pretty well on their allowance, and even save up some extra for a rainy day.

However, their reserves are shrinking, because everyone else keeps borrowing from them. It is unknown exactly how much is being ‘loaned’ to ecological debtors to make up for their shortfalls. 

The infographic below outlines the declining ratio of ecological reserves over time.