Environmental innovation and societal transitions: Introduction and overview

Jeroen C J M Van Den Bergh; Bernhard Truffer; Giorgos Kallis

doi:10.1016/j.eist.2011.04.010

Environmental innovation and societal transitions: Introduction and overview

Jeroen C J M Van Den Bergh, Bernhard Truffer, Giorgos Kallis

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Abstract

This article introduces the new journal Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions (EIST). We consider its key terms and offer a survey of relevant theoretical and empirical insights, policy issues and research challenges. Four theoretical approaches to studying sustainability transitions are identified. The treatise ends with a synopsis of the 19 articles in this inaugural issue and a list of suggested research themes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-23
Number of pages	23
Journal	Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2011.04.010
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2011

Keywords

Complex adaptive systems
Double/triple externality problem
Environmental policy
Escaping lock-in
Green paradox
Innovation policy
Innovation systems
Institutional change
Rebound
Social-political feasibility
Socio-technical transition
Technological diversity
Technological regimes
Transition experiments

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