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Handbook on innovation, society and the environment
Díaz López, Fernando J. (ed.); Mazzanti, Massimiliano (ed.) - 2023
"Through careful investigation into the role of eco-innovation as a catalysing factor in the societal transition … towards sustainability, this Handbook proposes more appropriate measures of innovation as a driver of change. It examines … comprehensive picture of its impacts. Chapters by leading authors from the sectors of eco-innovation, sustainability transformations …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014437072
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Systemic vulnerability and sustainable economic growth : skills and upgrading in Southeast Asia
Ritchie, Bryan K. - 2010
For many developing countries, economic growth is an elusive quest. Both economists and policymakers have long known that issues such as education, investment and infrastructure are necessary ingredients for development and yet only a very small number of countries seem to be able to come up...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851505
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Sustainable development indicators in ecological economics
Lawn, Philip A. (contributor) - 2006
Since the late 1980s and early 1990s, national governments have introduced a range of policy measures designed to steer their economies along a more sustainable path. Yet how are we to know how successful these have been? This significant new book discusses the ways in which sustainable...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850668
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Sustainable forest management and global climate change : selected case studies from the Americas
Dore, M. H. I. (contributor); Guevara, Rubén (contributor) - 2000
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change recognises that, in the formulation of a global strategy for reducing global emissions of carbon (the main factor in global warming) forests could play an important role. This book highlights that role and demonstrates how the forests of the world...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850766
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Climate change and sustainable development : new challenges for poverty reduction
Opschoor, Johannes Baptist (contributor);  … - 2009
This unique book provides cutting-edge knowledge and analyses of the consequences that climate change will have for sustainable development and poverty reduction within the context of global development
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850833
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Modelling sustainable development : transitions to a sustainable future
Gerlagh, Reyer (contributor); Schleicher, Stefan (contributor) - 2009
pt. 1. Defining sustainability -- pt. 2. Issues in modelling sustainability -- pt. 3. Model descriptions -- pt. 4 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851646
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Innovation, markets and sustainable energy : the challenge of hydrogen and fuel cells
Russo, Angelantonio (contributor);  … - 2009
The role of hydrogen in our energy future / Giorgio Simbolotti -- Transition towards sustainable energy systems: the … case of hydrogen and fuel cells / Marcello Contestabile -- Fuel cells as disruptive innovation: the power to change markets … Michael Ball -- Networks dynamics, innovation and fuel cell technologies: shaping a new industry / Stefano Pogutz …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850910
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Environmental taxation in China and Asia-Pacific : achieving environmental sustainability through fiscal policy
Kreiser, Lawrence A. (contributor) - 2011
analysis on how fiscal policy can be used to achieve environmental sustainability. Highly topical chapters include energy tax …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850794
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Handbook on the economics of renewable energy
Río, Pablo del (ed.); Ragwitz, Mario (ed.) - 2023
"Renewable energy technologies produce many measurable benefits, such as a clear reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. However, it is also apparent that these methods of energy production come with costs. Discussing renewable energy developments within an economic context, this pertinent...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014322919
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Handbook on frugal innovation
Leliveld, André (ed.); Bhaduri, Saradindu (ed.);  … - 2023
"This pioneering Handbook details the origins of the concept of frugal innovation, its emergence as an academic field … frugal innovation entails, from a range of disciplines including science and engineering, humanities, and the social sciences …. Analysing case studies on frugal innovation from across the globe, this Handbook assesses the role of innovation in addressing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014372510