Sustainability and the Contribution of Innovation

12 Pages Posted: 22 Sep 2014

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Mayanin Alcaraz

University of Saskatchewan - School of Environment and Sustainability

Scott Bell

University of Saskatchewan - School of Environment and Sustainability

Date Written: September 22, 2014

Abstract

The development of innovation should support the solution of social and ecological problems. For instance, in agriculture, innovative technology should tackle the loss of biodiversity, the abandonment of farming, and the use of agrochemicals. These goals should be in addition to the existing goals of production capacity, efficiency, and market orientation. The partnership among diverse local players for the generation and transfer of new ideas and products should promote or enhance sustainability, as well as the economic development of local communities. Learning interactions for sustainability and innovation can change both the collaborative and production processes. The interaction of local players can enhance innovation for sustainability. This paper explores multiple perspectives, beliefs, and actions of stakeholders on the issue of how innovation can support sustainability. This is an opportunity to highlight the significant role that innovation plays achieving sustainability, the consequences of developing (un)-sustainable technology and non-technology, and provides policy makers with an introspective approach when considering better innovative practices for sustainability.

Keywords: Agriculture, Innovation for Sustainability, Learning Interactions, Local Innovation Systems, Sustainability.

Suggested Citation

Alcaraz, Mayanin and Bell, Scott, Sustainability and the Contribution of Innovation (September 22, 2014). OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 07, No. 06, pp. 11-22, 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2499388

Mayanin Alcaraz (Contact Author)

University of Saskatchewan - School of Environment and Sustainability ( email )

College of Education
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A7
Canada

Scott Bell

University of Saskatchewan - School of Environment and Sustainability ( email )

College of Education
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A7
Canada

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