This In-depth Report from Science for Environment Policy presents an overview of research into social innovation, with special consideration for its environmental implications. In the report, case studies illustrating how social innovation has taken place in real-world settings are presented, from urban beekeeping in Copenhagen to pedal-powered distribution in Paris and community farming in London. An overview of how social innovation can help create new jobs, improve social inclusivity and strengthen local economies, whilst delivering benefits for nature, air quality and climate change mitigation, among many other valuable functions is provided. The report also presents research into frameworks and evaluation methods which can help policymakers understand social innovation and its environmental implications.
Science Communication Unit, University of the West of England, Bristol (2014) Science for environment policy in-depth report : social innovation and the environment (IR ; 10 : report produced by the Science Communication Unit, University of the West of England, Bristol for the European Commission DG Environment, February 2014), Brussels, European Commission DG Environment.
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