2023-06-11-ADB-Investment_in_Innovation_Global_Trends_Collaboration_and_the_Environment_72页_3mb

A comprehensive analysis of global ecological innovation trends conducted by Robert J. R. Elliott, Liza Jabbour, and Yiran Su examines the diffusion of green technologies through international collaboration. Based on data from the PATSTAT database (1995-2020), patent-based indicators demonstrate significant growth in innovation, with a pronounced increase since 2000 following rapid globalization and China's WTO entry.

Key findings include:

• A steady rise in total innovations, with collaboration between the United States and China (6.43%) being the most common partner pair.
• Substantial technological advancement in waste management, energy conservation, and alternative energy sectors by 2020, though declines are evident since 2015.
• Collaborative eco-innovations remain key drivers to achieve global environmental goals, emphasizing the need to strengthen international cooperation.

Notable advancements include China's launch of 20 critical carbon-neutral projects and India's transport and energy policies promoting green technologies. The study identifies collaborative innovation as crucial for green transition resilience in Asia-Pacific economies.

Policy recommendations include enhancing global collaborative frameworks, improving intellectual property regulations, and strengthening incentive mechanisms to boost ecological innovation diffusion, especially in developing countries like China and India.

This research highlights that while eco-innovation is expanding, the challenge of international diffusion remains significant, urging stronger global collaboration for effective climate action.