leaders
1,000+
Global leaders trained
Cumulative graduates of Chief Wellbeing Officer and related Academy programs, as published on the World Happiness Academy pages.
As of Jul 17, 2026
The Observatory · Beyond GDP
Evidence for a new measure of progress.
We aggregate global voices and data on happiness — because what we measure shapes what we build. Our work supports the UN Beyond GDP agenda and equips policymakers with better tools.
The Observatory
In partnership with the UN Beyond GDP agenda & UPEACE
00 · Live impact
Where the movement stands today. Every number below is reported by a program team and stamped with its as-of date.
cities
450+
Cities in the Cities of Happiness network
Cities engaged through the Cities of Happiness program, per the program page.
As of Jul 17, 2026
catalysts
100+
Conscious Catalysts
Active Conscious Catalysts across the community, per the Academy program page.
As of Jul 17, 2026
artisans
42,000+
Artisans reached in India
Meta-Loka Bharat artisan reach, as reported on the India program pages.
As of Jul 17, 2026
teachers
52+
Teachers in the LatAm cohort
Schools of Happiness Latin America cohort, per the Schools of Happiness program page.
As of Jul 17, 2026
target
28X
Multiplier target on the path to 10 billion
Scale-factor target published on the "Path to 10 Billion" program page.
As of Jul 17, 2026
Regional map view will be added when per-city coordinates are available in the Observatory dataset.
01 · Our Workstreams
Four ways we grow the evidence base.
01
Beyond GDP
Research and advocacy for measures of societal well-being that go beyond gross domestic product — in partnership with the UN Beyond GDP agenda.
02
Applied Research
In collaboration with UPEACE and partner universities — the neuroscience, psychology and philosophy of eudaimonia.
03
Policy Round Tables
Convening policymakers, researchers and civil society to translate happiness science into public policy.
04
World Happiness Press
Essays, reports and books from the ecosystem — from Happytalism to the Compass and the Shadow Map.
02 · Publications
Field notes from the movement.
01
Happytalism, Key to Reconnection
Luis Miguel Gallardo
02
The Yoga Path to Freedom, Consciousness and Happiness
Luis Miguel Gallardo
03
The Unlimited Power of Synarchy
Luis Miguel Gallardo
04
Why Understanding and Embracing Suffering is Important, NOW
WHF Press
05
World Happiness Awards — Highlighting the Good of the World
WHF Press
06
The Compass and the Shadow Map — Analysis of the UN Beyond GDP Report
WHF Observatory
03 · World Happiness Awards
Highlighting the good of the world.
The Awards recognize individuals and organizations advancing human flourishing — government officials, educators, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs who embody Happytalism in their work.
Human stories
The people behind the work.
Openings from essays in our archive — read the full piece for the whole story.
Love as Infrastructure
“What if the next frontier of public policy is not economic growth, not sustainability metrics, not even well-being measurement — but the question of whether our systems are designed from love or from fear? This is not a rhetorical provocation. It is a finding — one that emerged independently from two very different lines of inquiry that have converged in recent months.”
Mapping suffering and flourishing across 196 countries · via Luis Miguel Gallardo
Read the essay
From Smart Cities to Cities of Happiness
“Cities around the world are undergoing a digital transformation in pursuit of efficiency and sustainability. The Smart City model leverages data, technology, and innovation to improve urban management — making everyday life easier and better for residents. But beyond smart infrastructure and high-tech dashboards lies a deeper goal: ensuring citizens are truly happy and healthy in their communities.”
Bridging data and well-being · via Luis Miguel Gallardo
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