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China has both the capacity and the need to become a global leader in sustainable development and innovation in environmental technology. Environmental Innovation in China acknowledges many of the mistakes that have been made in the past where economic development has resulted in pollution to land, air and water but more importantly it presents a blueprint for the future with the recommendation that a National Environmental Innovation Action Plan is established. In addition, to achieve a more effective nationwide regulatory environment and to bolster public participation the creation of a National Environment Information System that would be managed by the new Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Table of Contents:
Contents Preface A National Environmental Innovation Action Plan - Executive Summary Task Force Chapter 1. Introduction Innovation, environment, and development: challenge and opportunities; China at a transformative point on environment and development; How an environmental innovation strategy can help; Innovation challenges; Conclusion Chapter 2. Current state of China's environmental protection Brief history of accomplishments and failures related to innovation; Achievements of governmental programs and projects; Diffusion of innovative technology has boosted the level of environmental protection; Desulfurization; China's medium- to long-term science and technology plan; Case histories; Conclusion Chapter 3. Technology innovation for environment and sustainable development Environment and competitiveness; Environment and economic growth; The innovation process; Basic research; Biofuels; Photovoltaics; Quantum computing; Applied research; Pre-commercial research and new company creation; Demonstration and niche deployment; Widespread deployment/diffusion; Innovation ecosystem: another look at the innovation process; Global learning networks; Enterprise forum; Multinational enterprises and investment; Creation of innovative SMEs; Venture capital in the field of clean technology; China's environmental and sustainable development paradigm: the "China Advantage Model"; Creative mindset; Selected needs and technology for the future; Clean and efficient transport technologies; Solar cells, photovoltaics, solar thermal technology, and enhanced geothermal systems; Wind power and new nuclear power systems; Carbon capture and sequestration, integrated gasification combined cycle and clean coal; Desalination of saline water; High-efficiency buildings, infrastructure, and conservation; Ecological conservation, reforestation, and grassland development; Key technological aspects in the development of the recycling economy; Biofuels and bioproducts; Conclusions Chapter 4. Environmental innovation system of China University and government research institutes; Domestic enterprises; Industry - academic linkage; Role of the government; Global linkages; Conclusion Chapter 5. Regulation, standards, and enforcement Need for enforcement of regulations and standards to drive innovation; Creating a market for clean technology; Leapfrogging and standards; Enforcement; The US Toxic Release Inventory (TRI): a strategy to promote citizen involvement; China's GreenWatch program; International standards; National environment information system; Conclusion Chapter 6. Public participation and environmental innovation Why public participation is needed; Public can play a role; How can the public participate?; Public accessing information; Public hearing and supervision; Give full play to social communities, NGOs, and volunteers; Education and training and publicity of the public; Conclusion Chapter 7. Conclusions and recommendations Technology innovation for environmental protection and sustainable development; Strengthen China's basic research capacity;Selected fields requiring innovation and funding; Create environmental innovation support networks and industry sector research institutes; Public procurement; Greatly upgrading SME's innovation capability; Innovation financing must be available; International cooperation/global learning networks; Intellectual property rights and leapfrogging; Create experimental innovation laboratories; Regulations, standards, and enforcement; Create the market; Create a national environment information system; Improve policy coordination between various departments and institutions; Give local governments incentives to become best performers; Public participation; Increase public awareness; Public involvement in local environmental protection; Make civil society a key actor in the environmental innovation system; More emphasis on innovation in the education system


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781845646400
  • Publisher: WIT Press
  • Publisher Imprint: WIT Press
  • Height: 234 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 1845646401
  • Publisher Date: 16 Dec 2011
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Width: 156 mm


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