@article{1432660,
      note = {Includes index.},
      author = {Roberts, John L. and Shyam Nath, and Paul, Satya, and  Madhoo, Yeti Nisha,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1432660},
      title = {Shaping the future of small islands : roadmap for  sustainable development /},
      abstract = {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.},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4883-3},
      recid = {1432660},
      pages = {1 online resource},
}