The Natural Advantage of Nations: Business Opportunities, Innovations and Governance in the 21st CenturyMichael Harrison Smith Earthscan, 2013 - 576 pages This book is more than just a 'palliative care' guide for the planet - it is about innovation, solutions, competitiveness and profitability. At work, at home and as members of society, our generation has an opportunity - to be part of the obligation - and an exciting solution in restoring the balance. The authors present a bold vision for the future and demonstrate how we can get there, drawing on lessons of competitive advantage theory and the latest in sustainability, economics, innovation, business and governance theory and practice. The result is nothing less than the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to date, to building the new ecologically sustainable economy. For further information about The Natural Edge Project and to view the book's online companion, visit www.naturaledgeproject.net. |
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Page viii
... innovation in the 21st century ? Moving early to exploit structural change Why integrate sustainable development into corporate strategy ? Downsizing : a strategy that no longer cuts it The shifting nature of competition in emerging ...
... innovation in the 21st century ? Moving early to exploit structural change Why integrate sustainable development into corporate strategy ? Downsizing : a strategy that no longer cuts it The shifting nature of competition in emerging ...
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... innovation From clusters to national systems of innovation Rob McLean with Jaya Pillia Managing industry transitions through waves of innovation Philip Sutton 12 Towards a Deeper Understanding Markets and efficiency 208 209 212 217 217 ...
... innovation From clusters to national systems of innovation Rob McLean with Jaya Pillia Managing industry transitions through waves of innovation Philip Sutton 12 Towards a Deeper Understanding Markets and efficiency 208 209 212 217 217 ...
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... Innovation Paul M. Weaver Practice makes perfect Innovation systems are part of today's development paradigm The challenge to innovation systems The Dutch National Sustainable Technology Development programme The Netherlands context 239 ...
... Innovation Paul M. Weaver Practice makes perfect Innovation systems are part of today's development paradigm The challenge to innovation systems The Dutch National Sustainable Technology Development programme The Netherlands context 239 ...
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... innovation of the first and the next industrial revolution 17 27 1.2 Critical mass of innovations meeting real market needs creates new waves of innovation 1.3 Mixer / impeller inspired by kelp ( Rotor 7-03 ) 20 1.4 Economic insured and ...
... innovation of the first and the next industrial revolution 17 27 1.2 Critical mass of innovations meeting real market needs creates new waves of innovation 1.3 Mixer / impeller inspired by kelp ( Rotor 7-03 ) 20 1.4 Economic insured and ...
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... innovation models 11.15 Green jobs around the world 11.16 Levels of economics 12.1 ESD (sustainability) principles ... innovate curricula 23.1 Whole of society approach: sectors identified to approach 413 414 415 416 420 435 438 459 ...
... innovation models 11.15 Green jobs around the world 11.16 Levels of economics 12.1 ESD (sustainability) principles ... innovate curricula 23.1 Whole of society approach: sectors identified to approach 413 414 415 416 420 435 438 459 ...
Contents
Introduction | 2 |
The Need for a New Paradigm | 6 |
Natural Advantage A Business Imperative | 72 |
Achieving a Natural Advantage of Nations | 169 |
Sustainable Cities The Challenge of the 21st Century | 299 |
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