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Synopsis Key Challenges facing Island Development by :
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: World Tourism Organization |
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: 0 |
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: 2012 |
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: 9284414547 |
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: 9789284414543 |
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: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Challenges and Opportunities for Tourism Development in Small Island Developing States by : World Tourism Organization
This publication presents an overview of the status of tourism in SIDS and shows the key importance of sustainable development. It presents many tourism performances and impacts and the factors affecting tourism in SIDS. It provides policy orientations, guidelines and other tools on how to develop and manage tourism in a sustainable manner.
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: Martin J. Bush |
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: John Wiley & Sons |
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: 279 |
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: 2017-11-30 |
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: 9781119132868 |
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: 111913286X |
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: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States by : Martin J. Bush
A groundbreaking synthesis of climate change adaptation strategies for small island states, globally A wide ranging, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary study, this is the first book that focuses on the challenges posed by climate change impacts on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). While most of the current literature on the subject deals with specific regions, this book analyses the impacts of climate change across the Caribbean, the Pacific Ocean, and the African and Indian Ocean regions in order to identify and tackle the real issues faced by all the small island States. As the global effects of climate change become increasingly evident and urgent, it is clear that the impact on small islands is going to be particularly severe. These island countries are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels, hurricanes and cyclones, frequent droughts, and the disruption of agriculture, fisheries and vital ecosystems. On many small islands, the migration of vulnerable communities to higher ground has already begun. Food security is an increasingly pressing issue. Hundreds of thousands of islanders are at risk. Marine ecosystems are threatened by acidification and higher seawater temperatures leading to increased pressure on fisheries—still an important source of food for many island communities. The small island developing States emit only small amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Yet many SIDS governments are allocating scarce financial and human resources in an effort to further reduce their emissions. This is a mistake. Rather than focus on mitigation (i.e., the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States concentrates on adaptation. The author assesses the immediate and future impacts of climate change on small islands, and identifies a range of proven, cost-effective adaptation strategies. The book: Focuses on the challenges of climate change faced by all of the world’s small island developing States; Provides comprehensive coverage of the latest research into the most likely environment impacts; Uses numerous case studies to describe proven, practical, and cost-effective policies, including disaster management strategies—which can be developed and implemented by the SIDS; Takes a unique, multidisciplinary approach, making it of particular interest to specialists in a variety of disciplines, including both earth sciences and life sciences. This book is a valuable resource for all professionals and students studying climate change and its impacts. It is also essential reading for government officials and the ministries of the 51 small island developing States, as well as the signatories to the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
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: Simon Rietbergen |
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: IUCN |
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: 43 |
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: 2008 |
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: 9782831710303 |
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: 2831710308 |
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: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis Island Voices - Island Choices by : Simon Rietbergen
The publication presents a survey analysis of 300 island respondents on the socio-economic and environmental challenges facing islands today and establishes their needs/gaps in being able to address these challenges effectively.
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: United Nations Publications |
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: UN |
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: 74 |
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: 2015 |
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: UCLA:L0109129726 |
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: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Emerging Issues for Small Island Developing States by : United Nations Publications
The 2012 UNEP Foresight Process on Emerging Global Environmental Issues primarily identified emerging environmental issues and possible solutions on a global scale and perspective. In 2013, UNEP carried out a similar exercise to identify priority emerging environmental issues that are of concern to the Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The social and economic emerging issues were also identified using the same set of criteria. At the core of the process was a SIDS Foresight Panel consisting of 11 SIDS experts (for the UNEP Panel) and 12 experts (for the UN DESA Panel) from the three SIDS regions, representing the global SIDS community and a wide range of disciplines. The process was designed to open the discussion on emerging environmental issues to a broad range of views both from the Foresight Panel and a wider community of relevant experts from across the globe. Through the Foresight Process, separate lists of 20 environmental and 15 socioeconomic emerging issues were identified and discussed in this report.
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: Asian Development Bank |
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: Asian Development Bank |
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: 134 |
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: 2009-12-01 |
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: 9789292547431 |
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: 9292547437 |
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: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Taking Control of Oil by : Asian Development Bank
This publication provides a comprehensive assessment of recent global oil price trends, the exposure of Pacific developing member countries to oil price increases and its implications for social and economic development in the region. It also offers a number of policy options for managing risks associated with heavy dependence on oil imports and proposes a path for diversifying the energy mix in Pacific developing member countries.
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: Janet R. Strachan |
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: Commonwealth Secretariat |
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: 92 |
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: 2008 |
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: 0850928796 |
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: 9780850928792 |
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: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States by : Janet R. Strachan
About one fifth of all politically independent countries are small island developing states. For these countries, sustainable development is not a matter of choice, it is imperative. This book seeks to initiate a debate on how to support a new wave of action for sustainable development.
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: Ilan Kelman |
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: 2016 |
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: 1138014605 |
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: 9781138014602 |
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: 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Synopsis Island Studies by : Ilan Kelman
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: Amelia Santos-Paulino |
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: Routledge |
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: 180 |
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: 2013-10-18 |
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: 9781317965633 |
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: 1317965639 |
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: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Small-Island Developing States by : Amelia Santos-Paulino
Small island developing states (SIDS) are characterised by high economic, geographical and social vulnerability. These states are perceived as economically vulnerable, exhibiting poor economic performance, and embedding low levels of achieved well-being on most criteria. SIDS, which occupy very large parts of the world, face idiosyncratic development challenges largely owing to their susceptibility to external shocks. Still, these countries are all too often overlooked in the development research literature. Arising from a UNU-WIDER research project, this book provides in-depth research on the international dimensions of SIDS development experiences. Using a wealth of data, as well as case studies, the main topics examined comprise: aid, policies and growth; the costs of neglect, in terms of losses owing to a country falling into the fragile states group, of that country and those in its region; the composition of trade and the impact of external shocks, and the impact of remittances. The studies jointly provide valuable insights for small islands and other developing countries in the pursuit of sustainable growth and development. This book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Development Studies.
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: John Laing Roberts |
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: Palgrave Macmillan |
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: 433 |
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: 2021-01-07 |
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: 981154882X |
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: 9789811548826 |
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: 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Synopsis Shaping the Future of Small Islands by : John Laing Roberts
The book provides fresh look at the issues of sustainable development, degradation of natural resources and vulnerability to climate change in Small Island developing states (SIDS). It documents the deteriorating state of SIDS and adaptation efforts made to address the impending crisis of unsustainable economic growth with international, national and community support. Authors have discussed issues like macroeconomic trends, vulnerability, resilience capability, and SIDS-specific strategies focusing on sectors like trade and tourism. Discussion continues with the examination of democracy, social capital, quality of life, and health concerns. Climate change and natural resource challenges are analyzed using case studies. The book also discusses diplomatic complexities of international climate agreements, collective action and institutional quality constitute the analysis of global environment and sustainable development.