World sustainable development outlook 2012 (Change, innovate and lead for a sustainable future)

摘要

World Sustainable Development Outlook series is developed to provide an overview of sustainable development and why it is important and to provoke forward thinking on the development of a more coherent approach to solving global problems related to sustainability. Outlook 2012 is a truly global source book reflected in the varied national and cultural origins of the contributors as well as the topics and case studies covered. This volume includes selection of the best papers presented during the 10th International Conference of WASD held in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates in November 2012. The conference aims to enable participants (academics, government officials and policy makers) sharing their expertise and knowledge around the field of change management, innovation and knowledge management and the role of leadership in engaging organisations and preparing them for a sustainable future. ududThe main parts of the book are:udBusiness and ManagementudEntrepreneurship StudiesudInnovation and ServicesudKnowledge ManagementudEducation and LearningudInformation and Communication TechnologiesudScience and TechnologyudPublic Health Research udTransportation and SustainabilityudRenewable Energy, Climate Change and Environmental SustainabilityudLocal and Regional Sustainable Economic DevelopmentudPublic Policy and Sustainable Development