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Nation-wide development of sustainable production patterns: The case of 16 years of sustainability in Dutch residential house building
Bossink, Bart A.G. - In: International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 9 (2009) 4, pp. 356-372
This paper integrates the interorganisational innovation process and national innovation system-approach into a new model. A case study research project that covers a 16-year period of sustainable innovations in the Dutch residential building industry applies the model. The research outcomes...
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Governance for sustainable development: moving from theory to practice
Kemp, Rene; Parto, Saeed; Gibson, Robert B. - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 8 (2005) 1/2, pp. 12-30
and a half. We argue that sustainability is best viewed as a socially instituted process of adaptive change in which … innovation is a necessary element. We discuss four key elements of governance for sustainability, which are integrated into the … towards sustainability. …
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The politics of transition governance in Dutch agriculture. Conceptual understanding and implications for transition management
Grin, John - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 15 (2012) 1/2, pp. 72-89
sustainability. Based on the application of the framework to a historical transition, the modernisation of Dutch agriculture in the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010669538
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Multifunctionality: epistemic diversity and concept oriented research clusters
Caron, Patrick; Reig, Ernest; Roep, Dirk; Hediger, Werner; … - In: International Journal of Agricultural Resources, … 7 (2008) 4/5, pp. 319-338
sustainability, and to leave the conception of MF as a goal to the political spheres. …
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Geodesign: integrating geographical sciences and creative design in envisioning a 'New Urban Europe'
Dias, Eduardo; Linde, Marianne; Scholten, Henk J. - In: International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 14 (2015) 1/2, pp. 164-174
This paper reflects on the emerging concept of geodesign (a technological integration of spatial design and geographic and information sciences) and how it can be used to promote visionary goals for urban development. It moves on to review the recently proposed research agenda for urban studies,...
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Cost efficient low-emission housing: implications for household cash-flows in Melbourne
Moore, Trivess; Morrissey, John; Horne, Ralph - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 17 (2014) 4, pp. 374-386
, in Australia, housing energy efficiency remains a contested policy area. In part, this is due to a lack of clear cost … economics of low emission housing options for typical housing in Melbourne, Australia. The analysis found that for a zero …, leaving a gap of $570/year in additional mortgage repayments. As a result, policy makers in Australia should focus on reducing …
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Moving towards sustainable intercity transport: a case study of high-speed rail in Australia
Charles, Michael B.; Ryan, Neal; Kivits, Robbert A. - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 15 (2012) 1/2, pp. 125-147
High-speed rail (HSR) is becoming commonplace throughout the world. Previous attempts to develop HSR in Australia have … sustainable intercity mobility along Australia's eastern seaboard. The article identifies regime players and transition drivers to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010816727
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Embedding sustainability: 'painless is just delay'
Kelly, Patricia - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 16 (2013) 3/4, pp. 269-281
This paper engages with sustainability in higher education, based on working in transformative education with … 'growth' as our guiding metaphor, with alternatives such as health, healing and sustainability. Embedding sustainability in … sustainability's proselytising 'boy-have-I-got-an-idea-for-you' zeal. These include recent aggressive arguments that sustainability …
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Major paradigm shifts in NRM in Australia
Robins, Lisa - In: International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 7 (2007) 4, pp. 300-311
) in Australia, and the emergence of 56 formalised regional NRM bodies and their community-based Boards of management with … 'Integrated Catchment Management (ICM)', including governments around Australia embracing greater community input. It examines … formalisation of 'regionalism' for NRM in Australia has marked a shift in power and resources from the state level to both the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008461307
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Major paradigm shifts in NRM in Australia
Robins, Lisa - In: International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 7 (2007) 4, pp. 300-311
) in Australia, and the emergence of 56 formalised regional NRM bodies and their community-based Boards of management with … 'Integrated Catchment Management (ICM)', including governments around Australia embracing greater community input. It examines … formalisation of 'regionalism' for NRM in Australia has marked a shift in power and resources from the state level to both the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005754011