The Natural Advantage of Nations : Business Opportunities, Innovations and Governance in the 21st Century (Hardcover)

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 Bigger Picture ? 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.