TY  - GEN
N2  - 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.
DO  - 10.1007/978-981-15-4883-3
DO  - doi
AB  - 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.
T1  - Shaping the future of small islands :roadmap for sustainable development /
AU  - Roberts, John L.
AU  - Shyam Nath,
AU  - Paul, Satya,
AU  - Madhoo, Yeti Nisha,
CN  - HC59.7
N1  - Includes index.
N1  - Includes index
ID  - 1432660
KW  - States, Small
KW  - Islands
KW  - Economic development
KW  - Petits États
KW  - Îles
SN  - 9789811548833
SN  - 9811548838
TI  - Shaping the future of small islands :roadmap for sustainable development /
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ER  -