scholarly journals Community perceptions link environmental decline to reduced support for tourism development in small island states: A case study in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Marine Policy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 103671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Robinson ◽  
Steven P. Newman ◽  
Selina M. Stead
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Community Perceptions ◽  
Turks And Caicos Islands ◽  
Island States ◽  
Small Island States

scholarly journals Assessing OpenStreetMap Completeness for Management of Natural Disaster by Means of Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Three Small Island States

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Goldblatt ◽  
Nicholas Jones ◽  
Jenny Mannix
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Remotely Sensed ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Island States ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Small Island States

Over the last few decades, many countries, especially Caribbean island ones, have been challenged by the devastating consequences of natural disasters, which pose a significant threat to human health and safety. Timely information related to the distribution of vulnerable population and critical infrastructure are key for an effective disaster relief. OpenStreetMap (OSM) has repeatedly been shown to be highly suitable for disaster mapping and management. However, large portions of the world, including countries exposed to natural disasters, remain unmapped. In this study, we propose a methodology that relies on remotely sensed measurements (e.g. VIIRS, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1) and derived classification schemes (e.g. forest and built-up land cover) to predict the completeness of OSM building footprints in three small island states (Haiti, Dominica and St. Lucia). We find that the combinatorial effects of these predictors explain up to 94% of the variation of the completeness of OSM building footprints. Our study extends the existing literature by demonstrating how remotely sensed measurements could be leveraged to evaluate the completeness of OSM database, especially in countries at high risk of natural disasters. Identifying areas that lack coverage of OSM features could help prioritize mapping efforts, especially in areas vulnerable to natural hazards and where current data gaps pose an obstacle to timely and evidence-based disaster risk management actions.

Kleine Inselstaaten im umkämpften internationalen Tourismusmarkt

2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Hörstmeier
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Small Island ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Island States ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Small Island States

Small island states in the competitive international tourism market - the case of the Seychelles. Small island states are fragile and vulnerable due to a number of aspects like e.g. a lack in mineral resources and high transportation cost. Island economies are often highly dependent on tourism as a source of income. In this article the Seychelles´ natural assets and their tourism development are portrayed. Against the background of a strong worldwide competition it is discussed whether the Seychelles high-value conservation tourism is competitive. Furthermore, measures improving the market situation of the country are depicted. Additionally, strategies for all island states are described, which they can implement in order to compete with other destinations.

scholarly journals Climate change adaptation as a development challenge to small Island states: A case study from the Solomon Islands

2020 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 179-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Leal Filho ◽  
Michael Otoara Ha'apio ◽  
Johannes M. Lütz ◽  
Chunlan Li
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Island States ◽  
Small Island States

scholarly journals Assessing OpenStreetMap Completeness for Management of Natural Disaster by Means of Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Three Small Island States (Haiti, Dominica and St. Lucia)

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Goldblatt ◽  
Nicholas Jones ◽  
Jenny Mannix
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Remotely Sensed ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Island States ◽  
Small Island States

Over the last few decades, many countries, especially islands in the Caribbean, have been challenged by the devastating consequences of natural disasters, which pose a significant threat to human health and safety. Timely information related to the distribution of vulnerable population and critical infrastructure is key for effective disaster relief. OpenStreetMap (OSM) has repeatedly been shown to be highly suitable for disaster mapping and management. However, large portions of the world, including countries exposed to natural disasters, remain incompletely mapped. In this study, we propose a methodology that relies on remotely sensed measurements (e.g., Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1) and derived classification schemes (e.g., forest and built-up land cover) to predict the completeness of OSM building footprints in three small island states (Haiti, Dominica and St. Lucia). We find that the combinatorial effects of these predictors explain up to 94% of the variation of the completeness of OSM building footprints. Our study extends the existing literature by demonstrating how remotely sensed measurements could be leveraged to evaluate the completeness of the OSM database, especially in countries with high risk of natural disasters. Identifying areas that lack coverage of OSM features could help prioritize mapping efforts, especially in areas vulnerable to natural hazards and where current data gaps pose an obstacle to timely and evidence-based disaster risk management.

Assessing the Impact of the South China Sea Arbitration on Small Island States: A Case Study of Kiribati

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 778-799
Author(s):  
Stuart Kaye
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
South China ◽  
Small Island ◽  
High Threshold ◽  
China Sea ◽  
Island States ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Small Island States ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe Annex VII Tribunal in the South China Sea Arbitration placed a high threshold on States seeking to claim an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around small features. The implications of such an interpretation are potentially significant for the maritime jurisdiction of a number of States, particularly in the Pacific. This article considers the implications of the decision of the Tribunal, and applies it to Kiribati as a case study. It also considers possible ways States may minimize the risk associated with the Tribunal’s interpretation.

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