Shaping the Future of Small Islands - Roadmap for Sustainable Development (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	November 2020
First published:	2021
Editors:	John Laing Roberts • Shyam Nath • Satya Paul • Yeti Nisha Madhoo
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	429
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-981-15-4882-6
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming
LSN:	981-15-4882-X
Barcode:	9789811548826

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