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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Laing Roberts , Shyam Nath , Satya Paul , Yeti Nisha MadhooPublisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore Edition: 1st ed. 2021 Weight: 0.724kg ISBN: 9789811548826ISBN 10: 981154882 Pages: 429 Publication Date: 24 November 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Transition from Economic Progress to Sustainable Development: Missing Links 2. Macroeconomic Trends, Vulnerability and Resilience Capability of Small Islands 3. Development Strategies for the Vulnerable Small Island Developing States 4. Trade Policy and Innovation Governance: An Analysis of Trade Challenges in The Pacific and Caribbean Economies 5. Tourism and Sustainable Growth in Small Island Economies 6. Democracy and Social Empowerment in Small Island Jurisdictions 7. Social Capital and Subjective Wellbeing in Small States 8. The Quality of Life: An Analysis of Inter-Island Disparity and Emerging Issues 9. Disease Environment and Health Policy Response 10. Climate Change, Sea Level Dynamics and Mitigation 11. Institutional and Policy Analysis: Water Security and Disaster Management in SIDS 12. Potential Restoration Approaches for Heavily Logged Tropical Forests in Solomon Islands 13. Climate Change and Heat Waves 14. Promoting the Blue Economy: The Challenge 15. Assessing the Progress of Environmental Governance in Small Island Economies 16. Overseas Development Assistance and Climate Resilience: A Case Study of Tonga 17. Overtourism, Environmental Degradation and Governance in Small Islands with Special Reference to Malta 18. International Climate Diplomacy, Collective Action and SIDS 19. International Development Goals and Small Island Developing States 20. Saving Small Islands: Does Institutional Quality Matter? 21. The Connectivity Challenge in the Western Indian OceanReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Laing Roberts, Overseas Consultant for John, Indian Ocean Commission, Mauritius and Commonwealth Secretariat, UK. Shyam Nath, Professor and Director, Amrita Center for Economics & Governance, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University and Senior Fellow, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi. Formerly at National Institute of Public Finance & Policy (NIPFP), New Delhi and the University of Mauritius, Mauritius. Satya Paul, Honorary Professor, Australian National University. Formerly at the University of Western Sydney, and at the University of the South Pacific, Fiji. Yeti Nisha Madhoo, Professor, Amrita Center for Economics & Governance, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University. Formerly at the University of Mauritius, Mauritius. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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