Lead Markets for Environmental Innovations
Lead Markets for Environmental Innovations

Author: Klaus Jacob

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-03-30

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 3790816345

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Why does one country take the lead over others in the development and introduction of environmental innovations? This book analyzes lead markets for innovations such as fuel cells and photovoltaics, and offers insight into why this is. The authors use case studies to illustrate the policy framework that favors environmental innovation, and offer recommendations for research and development, environmental and industrial policies.

Lead Markets in Age-Based Innovations
Lead Markets in Age-Based Innovations

Author: Nils Levsen

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-02-18

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 365808815X

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Nils Levsen focuses on the international diffusion of product and service innovations for elderly users. In particular, the existence and location of lead markets is being investigated. Lead markets are characterized by their early adoption of innovations and their influence on design choice in a subsequent international diffusion process. Finally, two boundary conditions to the applicability of lead market theory are being identified and described.

Towards Environmental Innovation Systems
Towards Environmental Innovation Systems

Author: K. Matthias Weber

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2005-08-15

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 3540272984

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Here is a dialog among worldwide experts across disciplines concerning theoretical frameworks and practical experiences to guide research and policy "towards environmental innovation systems". The contributors explore new directions of research at the border of two research traditions: systems of innovation and environmental innovations. The text examines the four main components of environmental innovation systems: conceptual foundations, empirical experiences, strategic approaches, and experiences with policy instruments.

Indicator Systems for Sustainable Innovation
Indicator Systems for Sustainable Innovation

Author: Jens Horbach

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-03-30

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 3790816205

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In the recent past, environmental innovations have led to a considerable reduction of many pollutants; however, further innovation is required to tackle remaining pollution sources. This work analyses the significance and the effects of framework conditions on innovation activities that contribute to the realisation of a sustainable development. The book links the experiences of different research projects with the aim to develop a system of indicators to evaluate sustainable effects of (environmental) innovations. A comprehensive framework for an indicator system is established that allows to include different environmental innovation fields such as process innovations in the steel production, substitution of dangerous chemicals, organisational innovations in the field of waste disposal or sustainable water management.

Innovation Strategies in Environmental Science
Innovation Strategies in Environmental Science

Author: Charis M. Galanakis

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 0128173831

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Innovation Strategies in Environmental Science introduces and examines economically viable innovations to optimize performance and sustainability. By exploring short and long-term strategies for the development of networks and platform development, along with suggestions for open innovation, chapters discuss sustainable development ideas in key areas such as urban management/eco-design and conclude with case studies of end-user-inclusive strategies for the water supply sector. This book is an important resource for environmental and sustainability scientists interested in introducing innovative practices into their work to minimize environmental impacts. - Presents problem-oriented research and solutions - Offers strategies for minimizing or avoiding the environmental impacts of industrial production - Includes case studies on topics such as end user-inclusive innovation strategies for the water supply sector

Towards Environmental Innovation Systems
Towards Environmental Innovation Systems

Author: K. Matthias Weber

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2005-02-11

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9783540223221

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Here is a dialog among worldwide experts across disciplines concerning theoretical frameworks and practical experiences to guide research and policy "towards environmental innovation systems". The contributors explore new directions of research at the border of two research traditions: systems of innovation and environmental innovations. The text examines the four main components of environmental innovation systems: conceptual foundations, empirical experiences, strategic approaches, and experiences with policy instruments.

Lead Market India
Lead Market India

Author: Cornelius Herstatt

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-11-26

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 3319463926

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India is still perceived by some as a developing country that has yet to create world-class products of its own. However, this book shows that in recent years India has emerged as a lead market for frugality-driven innovations that are affordable, robust and successful even outside its geographic boundaries. Many global companies have recognized these changes and are ramping up their local R&D capabilities. At the same time, several Indian firms are venturing out to international shores and gaining access to new markets. Using a top-down approach, the book takes a closer look at systems of innovation at work and presents examples of successful, corporate innovations in multiple industries and their contextual conditions.

Global Environment Outlook
Global Environment Outlook

Author: United Nations Environment Programme

Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 9789280728361

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The fourth report in the Global Environment Outlook series provides a comprehensive, scientifically credible, policy-relevant and up-to-date assessment of, and outlook for, the state of the global environment. Environment for development is the GEO-4 underlying theme and the report pays special attention to the role and impact of the environment on human well-being as well as to the use of environmental valuation as a tool for decision-making. GEO-4's 2007 publication date marks the half-way point for the Millennium Development Goals, The environment, as well as being the subject of MDG 7, is also a thread that runs through all the goals. Includes Errata.

Computers and Productivity
Computers and Productivity

Author: Thomas Hempell

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9783790816471

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Highlighting the importance of innovations, firm-sponsored training, and recruitment of high-skilled workers, this book analyses why and to what extent firms differ in their capabilities to make ICT work productively. It also comprises a discussion of economic theory concerning ICT use and complementary firm strategies.