The natural advantage of nations : business opportunities, innovation and governance in the 21st century
"The Natural Advantage of Nations pulls together for the first time the work of more than 30 of the world's leaders in sustainability, containing fresh evidence from around the globe, to show that, far from being in conflict with economics and business practices, the drive for a sustainable world is both an environmental imperative and a practical and profitable necessity that is already happening. This book draws a bold vision for the future and tells us how to get there by building on the lessons of competitive advantage theory and the latest in sustainability, economics, innovation, business and governance theory and practice." "This is top-drawer reading for business people, economists, engineers, consultants, policymakers. researchers, students and indeed anyone working to create a better world."--Jacket
1 online resource (xlviii, 527 pages) : illustrations
9781849773133, 9781844073405, 9781417583201, 1849773130, 1844073408, 1417583207
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Chapter 1. Natural Advantage of Nations
Chapter 2. Risks of Inaction on Sustainable Development
Chapter 3. Asking the Right Questions
Chapter 4. A Dynamic 'Platform for Change'
Chapter 5. Thinking Locally, Acting Globally
Chapter 6. Natural Advantage and the Firm
Chapter 7. Innovation and Competitiveness Through Industry Cluster Development
Chapter 8. The Political and Social Context: a sixth force on business?
Chapter 9. Accelerating the Sustainability Revolution
Chapter 10. Operationalizing Natural Advantage Through the Sustainability Helix
Chapter 11. The Role of Government
Chapter 12. Towards a Deeper Understanding
Chapter 13. National Systems of Innovation
Chapter 14. Sustainability in the Wild West (State Government)
Chapter 15. Delivering Sustainability Through Local Action (Local Government)
Chapter 16. Tomorrow's Mega-cities: How Will They Develop?
Chapter 17. Profitable Greenhouse Solutions
Chapter 18. Greening the Built Environment
Chapter 19. Sustainable Urban Transport
Chapter 20. Water: Nature's Gold Key drivers for change
Chapter 21. Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Consumption and Cleaner Production
Chapter 22. Changing Hearts and Minds: The Role of Education
Chapter 23. Achieving Multi-stakeholder Engagement