A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The pathway to a sustainable industrial society – initiative of the Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) at Osaka University
Abstract While it is widely known that sustainable development is the only sound and viable pathway for humankind’s future, its attainment remains elusive despite intensive efforts and some successes. The current industrial society approach based on product and process innovation in a variety of fields is not providing the expected results in addressing this important issue. In an attempt to carry out this unavoidable task, Osaka University’s Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) introduces an integral and dynamic innovation system where technology plays a key role in fulfilling societal functions. This innovation system adopts a highly solution-driven approach that makes use of backcasting techniques based on long-term visions and mid-term strategic goals. Since technology management is the key to propelling effective innovation towards sustainability, we propose a technology transition management through the interaction of technology push, demand pull and institutional design, along with eight transition principles. RISS will develop this innovation system based on these three components and through the design of dynamic scenarios and their roadmaps.
The pathway to a sustainable industrial society – initiative of the Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) at Osaka University
Abstract While it is widely known that sustainable development is the only sound and viable pathway for humankind’s future, its attainment remains elusive despite intensive efforts and some successes. The current industrial society approach based on product and process innovation in a variety of fields is not providing the expected results in addressing this important issue. In an attempt to carry out this unavoidable task, Osaka University’s Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) introduces an integral and dynamic innovation system where technology plays a key role in fulfilling societal functions. This innovation system adopts a highly solution-driven approach that makes use of backcasting techniques based on long-term visions and mid-term strategic goals. Since technology management is the key to propelling effective innovation towards sustainability, we propose a technology transition management through the interaction of technology push, demand pull and institutional design, along with eight transition principles. RISS will develop this innovation system based on these three components and through the design of dynamic scenarios and their roadmaps.
The pathway to a sustainable industrial society – initiative of the Research Institute for Sustainability Science (RISS) at Osaka University
Morioka, Tohru (author) / Saito, Osamu (author) / Yabar, Helmut (author)
Sustainability Science ; 1 ; 65-82
2006-08-24
18 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Backcasting , Innovation system , Production and consumption , Scenario design , Technology management , Technology roadmap , Sustainable industrial society , Technology transition Environment , Environmental Management , Climate Change Management and Policy , Environmental Economics , Landscape Ecology , Sustainable Development , Public Health
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