Moving Ahead with Technology for Eco-innovation - Executive Summary

The executive summary of Moving Ahead with Technology for Eco-innovation highlights the technological aspects of eco-innovation and emphasizes the role of Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production service providers. It explains the role of technology in eco-innovation and its integration into the iterative implementation process within enterprises and value chains. The summary also addresses the importance of policy in enabling the adaptation and development of eco-innovation technologies at both enterprise and national levels. Furthermore, it discusses approaches for identifying, developing, transferring, and adapting technologies through market-based and non-market-based methods. In addition, the executive summary emphasizes the role of business intermediaries in the technology development process, particularly in facilitating partnerships and collaboration among SMEs, universities, governments, and large companies.