Innovation and the Environment (Oecd Proceedings)
Publisher: Organization for Economic Cooperation & Devel
Published: December 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9789264185746
Subjects: Economics; The Environment; Environmental Engineering & Technology; Technology; Congresses; Economic aspects; Environmental aspects; Environmental policy; Technological innovations; Science/Mathematics
Description: How can innovation and technology better contribute to environmental sustainability? What factors drive firms to innovate for the environment? How can environmental and innovation policies be better designed to stimulate innovation for the environment? How can better policy coherence be achieved? A recent OECD workshop addressed these crucial questions that lead to a better understanding of the interaction between innovation and the environment and explored elements of "best practice" policies that can stimulate innovation for the environment and shift our development path towards sustainability.