1. The Origin and Connotation of Green Development -- 2. Make Full Use of the Experience of International Green Development -- 3. The Pressure of Green Transformation and Development -- 4. The Driving Force of Green Transformation and Development -- 5. The Resistance of Green Transformation and...

Part I: Basic Framework -- Chapter 1.: Beyond Reification: Envisioning the Earth -- Chapter 2: The Modern Institution of Science -- Chapter 3: The History of Political Economy -- Part II. Conceptual Development and Critique of Capitalism -- Chapter 4: Fictitious Capital: Money, the Symbol and...

1. An Analysis of the Trade Relationship of Sri Lanka with Singapore based on Trade Liberalization -- 2. Pattern of Carbon Dioxide Emission, Economic Growth and Energy Consumption in South-Asian Countries – An empirical Analysis -- 3. Natural Disasters and Income Inequality in South Asia: An...

Taking the business model as point of departure, this open access book explores how companies and organizations can contribute to a more sustainable future by designing innovative models that are both sustainable and profitable. Based upon years of research, it draws together theoretical...

This book provides insight into the implementation of Life Cycle approaches along the entire business value chain, supporting environmental, social and economic sustainability related to the development of industrial technologies, products, services and policies; and the development and...

Innovation, Catch-up and Sustainable Development -- PART I INNOVATION -- The Influence of Science and ‘Industrial Enlightenment’ on Steelmaking, 1786-1856 -- Science and Technology Relatedness: The Case of DNA Nanoscience & DNA Nanotechnology -- Observable Factors of Innovation Strategy:...

Designing Social Innovation for Sustainable Livelihoods -- Designing Sustainable Livelihoods for Informal Markets in Dhaka -- Designing Livelihoods Responsibly: Insights from Seed Conservation and Management Practices among Farming Communities in India -- Designerly Ways for Sustainable...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Export-Led Growth Strategy and Government Quality -- Chapter 3. Circular Economy and Eco-Industrial Park -- Chapter 4. Entrepreneurial ecosystems -- Chapter 5. Conclusions.

Despite recent optimism and global initiatives the implementation of corporate sustainability programs has been slow at best, with less than a third of global companies having developed a clear business case for their approach to sustainability. Presenting numerous award-winning cases from...

Eco-innovations are crucial for reducing the environmental damages arising from economic activities, and are one of the main drivers of a successful transition towards sustainable development and remedying essential climate change problems. This book provides an overview of recent advances in...