Financial development, natural disasters, and economics of the Pacific small island states
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2020.04.003
Abstract: Abstract Natural disasters have become more frequent and devastating as a result of global climate change in recent years. The economic impacts of natural disasters are significant and more relevant to small island states, given… read more here.
Keywords: financial development; small island; island states; natural disasters ... See more keywords
Climate Change and the Island States: Reimagining the International System
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DOI: 10.1080/09700161.2021.1965345
Abstract: Climate change, often identified as one of the biggest challenges of this century and beyond, affects the small island states of the Indian Ocean, Pacific and elsewhere in various ways. This includ... read more here.
Keywords: states reimagining; island states; climate change; change island ... See more keywords
Is there growth impact of tourism? Evidence from selected small island states
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DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2017.1381947
Abstract: This study investigates the growth impact of international tourist arrivals on carbon emissions in selected small island states via Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. The study employed a panel-based multivariate model for seven small islands… read more here.
Keywords: small island; tourism; island states; growth impact ... See more keywords
Small islands' understanding of maritime security: the cases of Mauritius and Seychelles
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DOI: 10.1080/19480881.2017.1328018
Abstract: ABSTRACT The inclusion of a Sustainable Development Goal (No. 14) on the oceans by the United Nations (UN) provides formal and global recognition that the effective management of the blue economy is a key component… read more here.
Keywords: indian ocean; maritime security; island states; mauritius seychelles ... See more keywords
Southwest Indian Ocean Islands: identity, development and cooperation
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DOI: 10.1080/19480881.2019.1564133
Abstract: The Southwest Indian Ocean is characterized by the presence of several islands of different size, culture, socio-economic context and political status. Together, they form an original island region that comprised four island states as well… read more here.
Keywords: indian ocean; island states; island; southwest indian ... See more keywords
Language Planning and Policy, Law and (Post)Colonial Relations in Small Island States: A Case Study
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DOI: 10.17645/si.v5i4.1134
Abstract: Language planning and policy (LPP) in postcolonial island states is often strongly (co)determined by the former colonizer’s state tradition. Comparable to the examples of the development of LPP in Cabo Verde (Baptista, Brito, & Bangura,… read more here.
Keywords: policy; law; small island; island states ... See more keywords
Unique Opportunities of Island States to Transition to a Low-Carbon Mobility System
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DOI: 10.3390/su12041435
Abstract: Small islands developing states (SIDS) contribute minuscule proportions to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption, but are highly exposed to climate change impacts, in particular to extreme weather events and sea-level rise. However,… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; mobility; island states; states transition ... See more keywords