The natural advantage of nations : business opportunities, innovation, and governance in the 21st century

Section 1: The Need for a New Paradigm Natural Advantage of Nations Risks of Inaction on Sustainable Development. Asking the Right Questions. A Dynamic 'Platform for Change'. Thinking Locally, Acting Globally. Section 2: Natural Advantage: A Business Imperative Natural Advantage and the Firm. Innovation and Competitiveness through Industry Cluster Development. The Political and Social Context: A Sixth Force on Business? Accelerating the Sustainability Revolution. Operationalizing Natural Advantage through the Sustainability Helix. Section 3: Acheieving a Natural Advantage of Nations The Role of Government. Towards a Deeper Understanding. National Systems of Innovation. Sustainability in the Wild West (State Government). Delivering Sustainability Through Local Action (Local Government). Section 4: Sustainable Cities: The Challenge of the 21st Century Tomorrow's Mega-cities: How Will They Develop? Profitable Greenhouse Solutions. Greening the Built Environment. Sustainable Urban Transport. Water: Nature's Gold. Section 5: A National Collaborative Approach: The BiggerPicture – Building Resilience Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Consumption and Cleaner Production. Changing Hearts and Minds: The Role of Education. Achieving Multi-stakeholder Engagement. Notes. References. Index.