Environmental Innovation in Germany

This paper reviews the recent experience of Germany in encouraging innovation to reduce negative environmental impacts of economic activity. The essence of the German approach to policy-induced environmental innovation is discussed in the context of changing policy objectives, and illustrated with s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Haščič, Ivan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2012
Series:OECD Environment Working Papers
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This paper reviews the recent experience of Germany in encouraging innovation to reduce negative environmental impacts of economic activity. The essence of the German approach to policy-induced environmental innovation is discussed in the context of changing policy objectives, and illustrated with selected examples from waste management, renewable energy and transportation. The paper covers environmental and general innovation policies and the cross-cutting issue of policy co-ordination. Particular attention is paid to analysis of policies to promote renewable energy, including feed-in tariffs, and policies to promote advanced transportation
Physical Description:36 p. 21 x 29.7cm