Implementing Innovation on Environmental Sustainability at Universities Around the World

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Leal Filho, Walter
Emblen-Perry, Kay
Molthan-Hill, Petra
Mifsud, Mark
Verhoef, Leendert
Azeiteiro, Ulisses Miranda
Bacelar-Nicolau, Paula
de Sousa, Luiza Olim
Castro, Paula
Beynaghi, Ali
Boddy, Jennifer
Salvia, Amanda Lange
Frankenberger, Fernanda
Price, Elizabeth
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2019
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Innovation is known to be an important and influential factor in fostering sustainable development. Yet, there is a paucity of literature on the extent to which universities are successfully implementing innovation in this field. This paper addresses this gap, by examining the role of innovation in the field of environmental sustainability in universities, and by reporting on the results of an international study, in which examples of successful experiences and good practice were identified. The paper outlines the lessons learned from such examples, with the aim of motivating other universities to engage in this rapidly ...
View more >Innovation is known to be an important and influential factor in fostering sustainable development. Yet, there is a paucity of literature on the extent to which universities are successfully implementing innovation in this field. This paper addresses this gap, by examining the role of innovation in the field of environmental sustainability in universities, and by reporting on the results of an international study, in which examples of successful experiences and good practice were identified. The paper outlines the lessons learned from such examples, with the aim of motivating other universities to engage in this rapidly growing field.
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View more >Innovation is known to be an important and influential factor in fostering sustainable development. Yet, there is a paucity of literature on the extent to which universities are successfully implementing innovation in this field. This paper addresses this gap, by examining the role of innovation in the field of environmental sustainability in universities, and by reporting on the results of an international study, in which examples of successful experiences and good practice were identified. The paper outlines the lessons learned from such examples, with the aim of motivating other universities to engage in this rapidly growing field.
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Journal Title
Sustainability
Volume
11
Issue
14
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Built environment and design
Design
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Studies
innovation change
experiences