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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... growth ? 43 What is meant when we speak of ' sustainability ' and ' sustainable development ' ? 45 Achieving sustainable genuine progress or sustainable development Can we achieve no major trade - offs and win - win opportunities ? How ...
... growth ? 43 What is meant when we speak of ' sustainability ' and ' sustainable development ' ? 45 Achieving sustainable genuine progress or sustainable development Can we achieve no major trade - offs and win - win opportunities ? How ...
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... sustainability / sustainable development 3.1 3.2 4.1 Five layer planning approach 4.2 Platform for change diagram Drivers restricting sustainable outcomes 4.3 Whole of society approach to sustainable development 6.1 The Frontier of ...
... sustainability / sustainable development 3.1 3.2 4.1 Five layer planning approach 4.2 Platform for change diagram Drivers restricting sustainable outcomes 4.3 Whole of society approach to sustainable development 6.1 The Frontier of ...
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... developing world gain access to vital information 93 6.5 Emerging drivers for sustainable development : global and local 94 6.6 Achieving the same functions with , in many cases , a 90 per cent reduction in resources by using available ...
... developing world gain access to vital information 93 6.5 Emerging drivers for sustainable development : global and local 94 6.6 Achieving the same functions with , in many cases , a 90 per cent reduction in resources by using available ...
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... Development programme RTD programmes for sustainable development: from start to finish 14.1 Principles for sustainability 14.2 204 210 212 213 214 229 235 256 265 275 280 14.3 A sample of the new initiatives for WA in this strategy 283 ...
... Development programme RTD programmes for sustainable development: from start to finish 14.1 Principles for sustainability 14.2 204 210 212 213 214 229 235 256 265 275 280 14.3 A sample of the new initiatives for WA in this strategy 283 ...
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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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