Delimitation and Peculiarities of Eco-innovation: A Comparison with General Innovation and Reflections on the Subjects

doi:10.15936/j.cnki.1008-3758.2013.06.002

Abstract

Abstract: This study discusses the delimitation and peculiarities of eco-innovation， based on which it further proposes introducing a fourth innovative subject apart from university， industry and government in a civil society. Compared to general innovation， eco-innovation， a carrier of both economic profit and environmental profit， has the peculiarities of emphasizing environmental benefit， dual externality， environmentally-regulated impetus， social innovation and institutional innovation. It is important for the Chinese government to reflect upon the important role civil society groups play in changing Chinas social life styles and consumption habits so as to promote a green economy. Enterprises and companies are suggested to proactively taking their corporate social responsibilities as an important business strategy.

Key words: eco-innovation, transition of green economy, sustainable development, civil society, non-governmental organization

CLC Number:

N031

YANG Yan. Delimitation and Peculiarities of Eco-innovation: A Comparison with General Innovation and Reflections on the Subjects[J]. Journal of Northeastern University(Social Science), 2013, 15(6): 557-562.

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