Cooperation on industrial policy can build shared benefits across economies, says Synergies article.

🌿 Green industrial policies are reshaping economies, but how can they be designed to support inclusive and equitable transitions across countries? In this latest Synergies article, Aaron Maltais and Timothy Suljada explore how cooperation on industrial policy can build shared opportunities for green transformation. Drawing on insights from the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), and the SEI – Stockholm Environment Institute's recently published report, they highlight how trade, investment, and technology collaboration can accelerate climate and development goals. Their analysis underscores the need for globally inclusive green industrial strategies, ones that enable all economies to benefit from the transition to low-emission, sustainable industries. 💡 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dUEihHtz  📘 Read the SEI–LeadIT report: https://lnkd.in/ecSA7DqD #TESSForum #SynergiesSeries #TradeAndClimate #GreenIndustrialPolicy #SustainableDevelopment #LeadIT #ClimateCooperation #JustTransition Per Andersson SEI – Stockholm Environment Institute Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries Sustainability By Sweden UNIDO Industrial Decarbonization Global Matchmaking Platform GM Climate Club Mission Possible Partnership Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) EU Environment and Climate CIF

#TESSForum #TCSD2025 #TradeAndClimate #Resilience #Justice #SustainableDevelopment What are your thoughts regarding: "Another idea is to link domestic financial support for green technologies to commitments to provide technology, preferential licensing, and expertise to companies in EMDEs. In partnership with international organizations, major economies could also invest in local innovation hubs, technology incubators, and training on technical skills, management, and environmental standards." Some of you following our Centre for Science and Technology Innovations (CSTI) LinkedIn posts #CSinkBrief #NetZero #NaturePositive #SustainableIndustrialization have expressed the following: Does licensing always have to be Global North to Global South? - Reciprocity should enable access to industry data that allows Global South solutions to be scaled with revenue licensing benefits for Global South innovation. Are we focusing on the status quo giving us a new status quo or is there an opportunity for genuine collaboration? What if the Global South NetZero solutions only work well in the Global South? Global South can learn more digital skills but how many Global North solution providers have successfully operated in Global South conditions WITHOUT any foreign assistance? - There should be local immersion training for Global North practitioners BEFORE they propose solutions. Please keep your feedback coming...👇🏾

Green industrial policies are reshaping economies — but will all countries benefit? In this short piece for TESS Synergies, Timothy Suljada and I explore how cooperation on industrial policy can ensure that the green transition creates shared opportunities rather than widening global divides. Drawing on workshops in Brussels organised by the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) and insights from our new SEI report, we discuss how trade, investment, and technology partnerships can connect climate ambition with inclusive development. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dUEihHtz

The role of innovation in sustainable growth A good event on 9th Oct at the Bruegel think tank https://www.bruegel.org/on innovation and sustainable growth the OECD and Breakthrough Energy https://lnkd.in/ebstnEVp. The OECD presented their new report on 'Measuring Science and Innovation for Sustainable Growth https://lnkd.in/eDQwTwUC which outlines key messages: innovation is transforming markets faster than predicted; science contributes to sustainability and energy transition but OECD countries are facing more pressure from China and India; but support for research in energy and environment has not kept pace with total R&D spend. Sustainability needs science but also companies. Investing in start ups and scale ups requires more analysis of demand and potential markets. Starting from a challenge or impact analysis or 'smart spending test' leads to start ups which either stop or scale up depending on the market, access to finance, standardisation of regulations between countries, supply chains, cost, etc. An interesting discussion on one area that the EU is ahead of the game.

Ioannis Nikolaou, professor, Democritus University of Thrace, at the Economist Impact's Ninth Sustainability Summit for SE Europe & the Mediterranean #EconSustainability

KONSTANTINOS ARAVOSSIS -ΑΡΑΒΩΣΗΣ, professor, UNESCO chairholder on green innovation and circular economy, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), at the Economist Impact's Ninth Sustainability Summit for SE Europe & the Mediterranean #EconSustainability

🌍Can innovation and sustainability truly grow together? Scotland believes they can and is proving it. Scotland has set an ambitious goal to reach net zero by 2045, ahead of the UK’s national 2050 target. At the heart of this mission stands the University of Strathclyde, leading Glasgow's Innovation Districts where innovation, enterprise, and sustainability go hand in hand. 💡We’re honored to welcome Professor Julian Taylor, Managing Director of International Innovation & Engagement at the University of Strathclyde, as a keynote speaker at 28th ASPA 2025 Conference and will share   “Empowering Partners on the ESG Journey: International Insights from Glasgow’s Innovation Districts” will explore how the University of Strathclyde, through Glasgow's Innovation Districts and the Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre (ANZIC), collaborates with corporates and key partners to accelerate the ESG transition. This initiative represents a powerful collaboration among Innovate UK, Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow City Council, and industry leaders, bringing together research excellence, infrastructure investment, and policy innovation to drive Scotland’s journey to Net Zero. Delegates will gain valuable insights on how city-scale innovation ecosystems can align research, infrastructure, and policy to deliver measurable ESG impact and how Asia’s science and technology parks and corporates can adapt Glasgow’s model to foster inclusive, future-ready growth. 📍 3–6 November 2025 | Millennium Hilton Bangkok Join Us in ShapingAsia’s Sustainable Innovation Future.  Register and learn more: https://www.aspa2025.com Visit us for more updates: Website: https://lnkd.in/gK7v8P-c  Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eR2aj2ed YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eUreTS2h #ASPA2025 #InnovationEcosystems #ESG #ScienceParks #Sustainability #GlobalPartnerships #NetZero #ThailandSciencePark

The true power of research lies not only in discovery but in application — transforming insights into innovations that create lasting, sustainable value. Commercialization serves as the bridge between academic inquiry and real-world transformation. When research findings are translated into market-ready solutions, they not only fuel economic growth but also enable progress toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. In this era of climate urgency and resource constraints, aligning commercialization with sustainability principles is no longer optional it’s strategic. By embedding sustainability into research design and business models, organizations can ensure that innovation meets market demand without compromising future generations’ needs. Whether it’s renewable energy technologies, circular economy models, or inclusive digital solutions, the intersection of research, commercialization, and sustainability defines the next frontier of meaningful growth. The challenge and opportunity lies in building stronger partnerships between researchers, industries, and investors to scale innovations that deliver measurable impact.

Good day everyone! Here is a great way to pass the time. 📰 Read the 2025 American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Sustainability Outlook, Beyond the Horizon: Vision Meets Reality, to find out about maritime decarbonization, highlighting regulatory changes, fuel economics, and emerging technologies.   https://lnkd.in/eP3NGjSF

Economics is continually evolving, progressing from agrarian roots through industrialization to the digital era. Beyond these structural shifts, economic systems themselves are transforming, moving from linear models of ‘take, make, dispose’ to circular models centered on reuse, recycling, and resource regeneration. This transition presents two primary challenges: the need for advanced technology to enable circular practices and a cultural shift, as prevailing norms prioritize consumption and disposal, resulting in resource loss. Successfully adopting a circular economy requires the integration of technological innovation with cultural change, reinforced by economic incentives that encourage sustainable practices. This shift offers substantial environmental, economic, and social benefits and is essential for building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable global economy. For more information, please check: ‘Circular Economy: Principles and Benefits,’ Ellen MacArthur Foundation ‘Circular Economy Transition: Technology, Culture, and Incentives,’ World Economic Forum ‘Overcoming Barriers to a Circular Economic Model,’ European Commission, 2025