From Seeds to Systems: Cultivating Climate-Resilient Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Innovation and Equality by 2050

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10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_28How to use a DOI?

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Climate-resilient entrepreneurship; Justice-centred ecosystem; Inclusive innovation; Sustainability transitions; Social equity

Abstract

The escalating twin crises of climate change and socio-economic inequality demand entrepreneurial ecosystems that move beyond profit-driven logics toward systemic transformation. Yet, existing ecosystem frameworks remain predominantly growth-centric, neglecting justice, inclusivity, and climate resilience. This study addresses this critical gap by proposing a Justice-Centred Ecosystem Framework (JCEF) that reimagines entrepreneurship as a driver of equitable and sustainable futures by 2050. Employing a conceptual synthesis of interdisciplinary literature on entrepreneurship, climate justice, inclusive innovation, and sustainability transitions, the paper identifies six enabling dimensions: decentralized and accessible finance, inclusive policy and regulatory design, integration of indigenous knowledge, climate-adaptive innovation infrastructure, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and capacity building for resilience. The framework illustrates how grassroots, community-driven enterprises (“seeds”) can evolve into transformative, scalable systems through supportive and justice-oriented ecosystems. Aligned with global sustainability agendas—including the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Net Zero commitments, and Vision 2050—the model provides actionable pathways for policymakers, ecosystem builders, and development agencies. By advancing a justice-centred architecture of ecosystems, this study contributes a novel theoretical lens and practical blueprint for cultivating climate-resilient entrepreneurship capable of bridging grassroots innovation with systemic change.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - A. G. Asha
AU  - K. V. Vijay Lakshmy
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/19
TI  - From Seeds to Systems: Cultivating Climate-Resilient Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Innovation and Equality by 2050
BT  - Proceedings of the Global Innovation and Technology Summit “AAROHAN 3.0”_HSS track (GITS-HSS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 422
EP  - 453
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_28
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-559-1_28
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