Green Energy in the Caribbean: Influence on Toursim and Economic Development

The green energy agenda has become one of the most important issues in international relations. Many island states of the Oceania have taken the course of green economy construction. The Caribbean states are in some way similar to the Oceania ones and have also made several steps towards greener future. Some of these states are tightly connected with international tourism, leading to the high dependence of their economies from touristic revenues. The article examines this interconnection, including economic component in the analysis. The major question of the article is how does (or doesn’t) tourism influence the development of green energy in the Caribbean states. The two major economies examined in the region are Cuba and Dominican Republic as the two examples of the totally different economic systems and approaches to the development of the green energy. The key findings of the article include such conclusions as the possibility of synergetic interdependence between tourism, economy and green energy and the positive effects this interdependence has. The other finding is that the Cuban method of introducing green energy is less effective than the Dominican one. The novelty of the article includes the comparison of the two economic models in the Caribbean and the development of strategies for the green energy proliferation in the countries.

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Contemporary International Relations of the Caribbean. Edited by Basil A. Ince. (St. Augustine, Trinidad/Tobago: Institute of International Relations, University of the West Indies, 1979. Pp. iv + 358. Price not given.)

American Political Science Review ◽

10.2307/1960752 ◽

1980 ◽

Vol 74 (2) ◽

pp. 583-584

Author(s):

Harold Molineu

Keyword(s):

International Relations ◽

West Indies ◽

Not Given ◽

The West ◽

The Caribbean

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Integrating the “Green Economy” into the Model of Digital Future of the Modern Socio-Economic Systems

Scientific and Technical Revolution: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-47945-9_153 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1402-1410

Author(s):

Evgeny M. Karataev ◽

Vladimir V. Merkuryev ◽

Olga V. Titova

Keyword(s):

Green Economy ◽

Economic Systems

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Building a green economy of low carbon: the Greek post-crisis experience of photovoltaics and financial 'green grabbing'

Journal of Political Ecology ◽

10.2458/v24i1.20806 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 258 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Zoi Christina Siamanta

Keyword(s):

Green Energy ◽

Green Economy ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Renewable Energy Resources ◽

Green Growth ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Complex Interplay ◽

Public And Private ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

Green Economies

Abstract Under the global rhetoric of 'the green economy' Renewable Energy Resources (RES) projects have proliferated across the world. This article examines the growth of photovoltaic projects in post-crisis Greece, grounded in a green energy discourse. The aim is to provide insights into how green economies are built and what new appropriations they (might) entail. It is based on a Foucauldian oriented discourse analysis, in depth semi-structured interviews and review of a variety of other sources. The article argues that justificatory discourses for green growth implicated in 'green grabbing' involve the complex interplay of neoliberal and disciplinary 'environmentalities.' These seek to construct 'green economy' entrepreneurs and compliant subjects. A relatively undocumented and understudied aspect of green grabs is the appropriation of public and private financial resources for photovoltaic projects, with significant negative impacts on livelihoods. In Greece, this has resulted in the accumulation of capital by a few large RES companies, as well as significant impacts on the livelihoods of domestic and small business electricity consumers and small/medium photovoltaic investors through debt. Key words: Greece, green economy, photovoltaics, green grabbing, environmentality, Foucault, green energy

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THE CURRENT SITUATION AND WORLD TRENDS OF GREEN ENERGY DEVELOPMEN

Scientific Bulletin of Mukachevo State University Series “Economics” ◽

10.31339/2313-8114-2020-1(13)-55-60 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1(13) ◽

pp. 55-60

Author(s):

Kateryna Redko ◽

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Oleksandra Furs ◽

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Natural Gas ◽

Electricity Market ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Green Energy ◽

Green Economy ◽

Practical Significance ◽

Regulatory Function ◽

Capital Costs ◽

Alternative Sources

As demand for electricity grows significantly, the main drivers of new capacity are the disposal of older, less efficient fossil fuel units; the near-term prospect of having tax credits for renewable energy; and long-term reductions in capital costs for renewable energy, especially solar photovoltaic. Low natural gas prices and favorable renewable energy costs make natural gas and renewable energy the main sources of new generation capacity by 2050. The main purpose of the scientific article is to cover the main problems of the electricity market of Ukraine, to analyze the process of promotion of green energy, to highlight the cases when the transition to alternative sources is a profitable process, in the context of uncertainty and rising prices for traditional energy sources. The article uses a number of general scientific and specific research methods, including methods of analysis and synthesis, scientific deduction and induction. The practical significance of the research is to develop recommendations for improving the state's regulatory function in the field of alternative energy. The large-scale introduction of non-traditional renewable energy in Ukraine will make a significant step in reducing the country's energy dependency, protecting the environment and creating the conditions for a country to join the European community. The scientific novelty is to study the stimulation of energy production using alternative sources, to study the creation of favorable economic conditions for the construction of alternative energy facilities, the development of a "green" economy and to ensure sustainable development of Ukraine. Conclusions and prospects for further research. In Ukraine, the alternative energy sector is developing slowly, but some structural shifts are noticeable, though far from planned. Many small and medium-sized enterprises have already installed solar panels in order to reduce the cost of production and generate additional profits. Further research requires the search for tools and mechanisms in the RES incentive system, with an assessment of the economic impact of their use, using modeling and forecasting methods and models. Keywords: electricity market, energy efficiency, energy intensity of the economy, renewable energy, green tariff

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Macroeconomic Characteristics of Tourism Economy in the Republic of Tunisia

REGIONOLOGY ◽

10.15507/2413-1407.106.027.201902.224-245 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 224-245

Author(s):

Marina A. Zhulina ◽

Vyacheslav M. Kitsis ◽

Svetlana V. Saraykina

Keyword(s):

Negative Impact ◽

Comparative Method ◽

International Tourism ◽

The Political ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The World ◽

Macroeconomic Indicators ◽

The Republic ◽

Tourism Economy ◽

The Impact

Introduction. Tourism is a dynamic, constantly developing sector of the economy. Tourism economy develops along with the society, recreation and tourism. The purpose of the article is to show the features of the impact of tourism on the national economy using the case of Tunisia. The experience of Tunisia is especially useful for the countries where beach recreation has developed and where the political situation has remained difficult for a long time (Egypt, Turkey, Thailand, etc.). Materials and Methods. The article is based on the statistical data provided by the World Tourism Organization, the World Data Atlas and open Internet sources. The study employed general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, synthesis, comparison, etc.) and special ones (the methods of mathematical statistics, the graphical method, the comparative method, etc.). Results. For the first time, the article has provided a fairly complete description of the macroeconomic indicators characterizing the level of development of international tourism in Tunisia. The article has analyzed the dynamics of inbound and outbound tourism, discussed the factors affecting the volume of international tourism, considered international tourism expenditures and revenues, which to a large extent have a positive or negative impact on the country’s balance of payments. The trends in the development of international tourism in Tunisia have been revealed and the problems facing the industry have been identified. Discussion and Conclusion. The research has revealed that tourism economy largely depends on the political and economic processes taking place in the country. The current level of macroeconomic indicators of tourism economy in Tunisia lags behind the 2008–2009 figures. The results of the study made it possible to assess the current state of international tourism and make a number of suggestions aimed at increasing the level of development of international tourism in the country. The results of the study can contribute to the development of a program aimed to boost tourism economy in Tunisia, one of the key tasks of which should be that of increasing performance at the macro-level.

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Ocean Science Diplomacy can Be a Game Changer to Promote the Access to Marine Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean

Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics ◽

10.3389/frma.2021.637127 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

Author(s):

Andrei Polejack ◽

Luciana Fernandes Coelho

Keyword(s):

Latin America ◽

International Relations ◽

International Treaties ◽

Relevant Research ◽

Technical Standards ◽

Ocean Science ◽

Science Diplomacy ◽

The Caribbean ◽

Marine Technology ◽

Game Changer

Ocean science is central in providing evidence for the implementation of the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention. The Convention’s provisions on transfer of marine technology to developing countries aim at strengthening scientific capabilities to promote equitable opportunities for these countries to exercise rights and obligations in managing the marine environment. Decades after the adoption of the Convention, these provisions are under implemented, despite the efforts of international organizations, such as IOC-UNESCO. Latin America and the Caribbean struggle to conduct marine scientific research and seize the opportunities of blue economy due to the limited access to state-of-the-art technology. Ocean science communities in these countries are subject to constraints not foreseeing in international treaties, such as unstable exchange rates, taxation, fees for transportation, costs of maintenance and calibration of technology, challenges to comply with technical standards, and intellectual property rights. Action is needed to overcome these challenges by promoting a closer tie between science and diplomacy. We discuss that this interplay between science and international relations, as we frame science diplomacy, can inform on how to progress in allowing countries in this region to develop relevant research and implement the Convention. We provide concrete examples of this transfer of marine technology and ways forward, in particular in the context of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030).

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Conceptualising a policy framework for the implementation of medical marijuana in the Caribbean territory of Barbados

Drug Science Policy and Law ◽

10.1177/2050324518796349 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 205032451879634

Author(s):

Alana DD Griffith ◽

Damian H Cohall

Keyword(s):

Cannabis Sativa ◽

Medical Marijuana ◽

Policy Framework ◽

Small Island ◽

Medicinal Products ◽

Social Construct ◽

Island States ◽

Need To Evaluate ◽

Small Island States ◽

The Caribbean

Unlike the recent global trend of a decline in the prohibition of the use of Cannabis sativa for recreational and medical uses, Barbados and other small island states in the Caribbean have maintained their prohibitive legislation and policies on the use of the herb. A negative social construct of the use of cannabis and its effects in the consciousness of many in the Caribbean have contributed to the maintenance of the prohibitive policies towards the use of the herb. This article highlights the negative societal construct of the herb and its impact on the youth as two critical factors limiting the implementation of medical marijuana laws. It conceptualises a possible policy framework that would address this issue by enabling a phased implementation of the use of medicinal products from marijuana in the management of selected conditions from an evidence-based vantage point. Barbados would need to evaluate the mechanisms under current prohibitive legislation and create amendments to allow for an incremental approach on the use of the plant or products thereof for medicinal purposes in light of societal concerns. The policy framework should result in discreet enforceable mechanisms to facilitate and monitor the importation and development of efficacious and safe medicinal products for prescribing to authorised patients throughout the island’s healthcare system.

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How Do You See Infrastructure? Green Energy to Provide Economic Growth after COVID-19

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12114738 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 4738 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Idiano D’Adamo ◽

Paolo Rosa

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Economic Growth ◽

Green Energy ◽

Green Economy

Climate change has determined the deterioration of the ecosystem, but some politicians deny this evidence. There is a relationship between sustainability and resilience, and COVID-19 has demonstrated that life can change quickly. Social and economic disaster share a close bond. Can the realization of a great plan for infrastructure support the planet’s rebirth? This is the key role of the green economy.

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