A Sustainable Future For Small States

Author : Resina Katafono
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849291637

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A Sustainable Future for Small States by Resina Katafono Pdf

A Sustainable Future for Small States: Pacific 2050 is part of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s regional strategic foresight programme that examines whether current development strategies set the region on a path to achieve sustainable development by 2050. The study analyses whether Commonwealth Pacific small states (Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu) will achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It reviews critical areas that can serve as a catalyst for change in the region: governance (examining political governance, development effectiveness and co-ordination, and ocean governance); non-communicable diseases; information and communications technology and climate change (focussing on migration and climate change, and energy issues). In each of these areas, possible trajectories to 2050 are explored, gaps in the current policy responses are identified, and recommendations are offered to steer the region towards the Pacific Vision of ‘a region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion, and prosperity, so that all Pacific people can lead free, healthy, and productive lives’.

Author : John Laing Roberts,Shyam Nath,Satya Paul,Yeti Nisha Madhoo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811548833

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Shaping the Future of Small Islands by John Laing Roberts,Shyam Nath,Satya Paul,Yeti Nisha Madhoo Pdf

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.

Author : Constance Vigilance,John Laing Roberts
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849290524

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Tools for Mainstreaming Sustainable Development in Small States by Constance Vigilance,John Laing Roberts Pdf

This book provides a thorough grounding in bringing sustainable development to the forefront of policy-making. It advises small states on how to devise practical national strategies, addresses the need for legislative change, and examines methods for monitoring progress. Contributors range from international academics to economists.

Author : Peter Rudge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000373462

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Beyond the Blue Economy by Peter Rudge Pdf

This book argues for a broader approach to sustainable growth in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Small island states such as those in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and South Pacific face significant and growing threats from climate change, increasing political and social volatility, and rapidly evolving global trends in technology and tourism. Based on ten years of research, this book looks beyond the Blue Economy of tourism and fisheries and provides a model of how creative industries, innovation networks, creative clusters and digital transformation can give SIDS the foundation for a strong sustainable future. The book provides not only insights into how these emerging digital-creative sectors can drive developing economies but also actionable tools for policy makers, entrepreneurs and academics to deliver increased performance on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and, ultimately, growth and sustainability. This book will be of great interest to scholars and practitioners of economic geography, sustainable development, development studies and the creative industries.

Author : Nadine Smith,Anna Halton,Janet R Strachan
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849291279

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Transitioning to a Green Economy by Nadine Smith,Anna Halton,Janet R Strachan Pdf

While the term ‘green economy’ has been widely used at the international level, very little information exists about what the concept looks like in practice. What are the policies required? What are the challenges of implementation at national level? This book contains case studies from eight small states who have committed publicly to greening their economies: Botswana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Nauru, Samoa and Seychelles. It provides insights into the success of various initiatives and highlights how small states themselves are making practical progress on a green economy approach.

Author : Commonwealth Advisory Group for Updating the 1985 Vulnerability Report,Mary Eugenia Charles
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0850925118

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A Future for Small States by Commonwealth Advisory Group for Updating the 1985 Vulnerability Report,Mary Eugenia Charles Pdf

This report provides an analysis of key issues concerning small states' security and development. It sets out a series of recommendations to counteract vulnerability arising from such factors as globalization, environmental degradation and global warming, and international crime.

Author : Michelle Scobie
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Environmental economics
ISBN : 9781786437273

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Global Environmental Governance and Small States by Michelle Scobie Pdf

Global Environmental Governance gives the perspectives of small states on some of the most important issues of the anthropocene, from trade, climate change and energy security to tourism, marine governance, and heritage. Providing an in depth analysis of global environmental governance and its impact on Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) Michelle Scobie explores which dynamics and contexts influence current policy and future environmental outcomes for one of the most biodiverse regions of the planet.

Author : Denny Lewis-Bynoe
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849291460

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Achieving a Resilient Future for Small States by Denny Lewis-Bynoe Pdf

The Caribbean faces numerous economic, social and environmental challenges, with current projections predicting the road ahead to be filled with low levels of growth, high debt and low resilience. In Achieving a Resilient Future for Small States: Caribbean 2050, the contributors set out a long-term, research-based strategy for avoiding these projections, recommending a number of policy interventions aimed at building the region’s resilience and development prospects. Written by influential analysts and researchers and drawing on a wide cross-section of regional stakeholders and thought leaders, the study contains an assessment of the main challenges and opportunities for the region, scenario modelling of where the region could be by 2050, and a broad vision for the region with sector specific goals of how to get there.

Author : Janet R. Strachan,Constance Vigilance
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849290340

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Integrating Sustainable Development Into National Frameworks by Janet R. Strachan,Constance Vigilance Pdf

This book brings policy-making for sustainable development into the mainstream of decision-making at all levels of governance and in all sectors. It builds on the 2005 internationally agreed 'Mauritius Strategy' which aims to implement the integration of sustainable development by small island developing states. Designed as a handbook for policy-makers and planners in government, as well as business and civil society leaders, it covers seven of the twenty issues that have been outlined in the Mauritius Strategy as being important for the sustainable development of SIDS - disaster management; marine resources; freshwater resources; land resources; energy resources; tourism resources and trade. It brings together best practices, policy options and development prospects that small states can pursue in order to achieve real progress in these fields. It covers the progress and experiences of countries in the Caribbean region, the Pacific region, and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean region in their implementation of sustainable development in these areas. It also provides a useful point of reference and stimulus to policy-makers and their supporting colleagues from all sectors.

Author : Moustapha Gueye,Malena Sell,Janet R. Strachan
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0850928818

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Trade, Climate Change and Sustainable Development by Moustapha Gueye,Malena Sell,Janet R. Strachan Pdf

"ICTSD, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development."

Author : International Institute for Environment & Development
Publisher : IIED
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781843690443

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Small Island States and Sustainable Development by International Institute for Environment & Development Pdf

Author : Commonwealth Secretariat
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0850928656

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Transforming Societies, Changing Lives by Commonwealth Secretariat Pdf

This report covers the work of the 53-nation Commonwealth and its principal intergovernmental organization, the Commonwealth Secretariat, from July 2005 to June 2007. Over these two years, the Commonwealth Secretariat has carried out its mandate of democracy and development in a robust manner. It has delivered expertise to governments and delivered projects with high added value. The report is divided into five sections covering all aspects of the Commonwealth Secretariat's work: building a democratic culture; sustainable development; meeting social development goals; empowering young people; and multiplying the Commonwealth's impact and reach. The report includes a foreword by Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon and was presented to Commonwealth leaders before their biennial summit in Uganda in November 2007.

Author : Matthew Hiebert
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849290906

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Education for Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States by Matthew Hiebert Pdf

This study analyses good practices and gaps in education for sustainable development (ESD) implementation in ten small island states vulnerable to climate change. It provides practical and realistic recommendations on how ESD may be better integrated in education policy and strategy and delivered more comprehensively.

Author : Janet R. Strachan,Constance Vigilance
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0850928796

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Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States by Janet R. Strachan,Constance Vigilance Pdf

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.

Author : Lino Briguglio
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351181839

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Handbook of Small States by Lino Briguglio Pdf

This handbook covers a wide spectrum of issues relating to small states. Chapters in the volume have been grouped under the three main themes of economic, social and environmental issues. The economics sections include chapters dealing with trade, finance and regulatory frameworks, while the social theme covers health, migration, population ageing, as well as overall social wellbeing. The environmental theme examines matters such as measuring environmental performance, natural disasters, the ocean economy, and the validity of the Sustainable Development Goals. One major issue is the definition of small states. As this volume demonstrates, generally speaking, population is used to measure country size in the literature. However, it clearly emerges that there is no real consensus as to the population cut-off point that distinguishes small states from large ones. While the approaches taken by the authors vary, in all cases the chapters draw practical policy implications for small states. The book can therefore be considered as a wide-ranging depositary of information on small states with the aim of deriving policy prescriptions, and thus as an excellent resource for academics, students and policymakers.