Human societies face a threatening future of resource scarcity and environmental damages. This
book addresses the challenge of turning these risks into opportunities and policies. It is a
collection of high level contributions from experts of sustainable growth and sustainable
resource management. Focussing on economics sustainability technology and policy the book
highlights system innovation leapfrogging strategies of emerging economies possible rebound
effects and international market development. It puts natural resources centre stage and will
make an important contribution to achieving the goal of a 21st century Green Economy.
