The Natural Step framework for sustainability was first developed in 1989. The framework and the organization, The Natural Step International, have been through many changes during that time, yet the essence of this unique, science-based approach remains unchanged: It is a way of seeing the world that helps decision-makers put sustainable development into action. TNS is now well known around the world. There are teams established in ten countries and growing activity in several others.
In this Schumacher Briefing, David Cook tells the story of the organization's evolution from its start in Sweden to the present day. Based upon science and systems thinking, the basic components of The Natural Step framework are laid out in the text. The Briefing gives a deeper exposition of the power of systems thinking and its crucial relevance to leadership in the world today.
About the Author: David Cook works with leading figures in the environment and sustainability movement and is responsible for establishing TNS in the United Kingdom.

The Natural Step: Towards a Sustainable Society (Schumacher Briefings)

Cook, David; Naturliga Steget (Firm); E.F. Schumacher Society

Green Earth Books (an Imprint of Green Books)

Uit Cambridge Ltd.

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

March 30, 2005

PS, 2005

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"The Natural Step framework for sustainability was first developed in 1989. The framework and the organisation, The Natural Step International, have been through many changes during that time, yet the essence of this unique, science-based approach remains unchanged. TNS is now well-known around the world: there are teams established in ten countries, and growing activity in several others." "In this Schumacher Briefing, David Cook tells the story of the evolution of the organisation from its start in Sweden to the present day. Whilst the fundamentals of TNS remain the same, it has responded to the ever-evolving sustainability debate. Based upon science and systems thinking, the basic components of the TNS framework are laid out in the text." "The text contains answers to many questions commonly asked about The Natural Step. A major component of the Briefing is that it gives a deeper exposition of the power of systems thinking and its crucial relevance to leadership in the world today."--BOOK JACKET

David Cook tells the story of The Natural Step framework for sustainability's evolution and provides an overview of the TNS framework.

96 p. : 21 cm
At head of title in logo: The Natural Step
Includes bibliographical references (p. [93]-94)

2023-06-28