Green transformation and industrial development
The green transition challenges society's use of resources in relation to limiting global warming, using up and degrading natural resources. The business sector, but also the public sector, has an important role as a buyer and investor in relation to contributing to green and sustainable development.
About the topic
It is about the use of resources, the organization of the production system or other activities, technology development and the delivery of goods and services to consumers. Investing in green business development and restructuring provides new opportunities for value creation and future-oriented jobs. Value creation secures the economy, living conditions and infrastructure in society. Also related to the topic is the transition to a circular economy. The topic involves the institute's activities in education and research, can be linked to the UN's various goals on sustainability.
Publications
- Lokal samverkan, tillväxt och omställning -studier från industriregioner i Sverige och Norge. Linköpings Universitet: Centrum för Kommunstrategiska studier 2016
- Cross-sector collaboration in upper secondary school vocational education: experiences from two industrial towns in Sweden and Norway.
- A place-based approach to social entrepreneurship for social integration – Cases from Norway and Sweden. Local Economy, Vol 33 (4), 367-383
- Kompetanse og utdanning i Nordhordland. Strukturer, samarbeid og erfaringer fra regionen.