The Natural Step: a unifying framework for sustainable development
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| Description: | Professor Robèrt, is the founder of the internationally renowned NGO The Natural Step explains how he developed a unifying framework for sustainability and how it has been implemented in industries all over the world. |
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| Created: | 2010-02-17 09:21 |
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| Collection: | Manufacturing Thursdays Seminars, Institute for Manufacturing |
| Publisher: | University of Cambridge |
| Copyright: | V.G. Gilmour |
| Language: | eng (English) |
| Keywords: | Karl-Henrik; Robert; NGO; The; Natural; Step; Sweden; sustainability; industry; institute for Manufacturing; development; |
| Abstract: | Professor Robèrt, is the founder of the internationally renowned NGO The Natural Step. Originally a cancer scientist, he decided 20 years ago to launch a movement in Sweden for sustainability. His group worked closely with other scientists, business, and public sector bodies worldwide to develop a unifying framework for sustainable development and help
in its implementation. In 2000 he was awarded the Blue Planet Prize, a prestigious award in recognition of his work. He will talk about his journey, the framework for sustainable development, and how it has been implemented in industries all over the world. |
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