Abstract Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have long pursued unconventional
economic development strategies, often with great success. Equally, because of their …

Small island developing states (SIDS) face significant economic, social and environmental
challenges. Current mainstream approaches to SIDS recognise these limitations and thus …

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. Highly …

This chapter examines a selection of entries across the seventeen goals in the UN
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) data base downloaded in January 2017. It proposes …

Small island developing states (SIDS) are characterised by high economic, geographical
and social vulnerability. These states are perceived as economically vulnerable, exhibiting …

This article critiques a focus on 'sustainable development'which highlights a liveable
'future'without paying adequate attention to what, we argue, are more pressing issues for a …

[Introduction] This paper provides a synthesis of the multifaceted impact of the global
economic crisis on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), focusing on the Pacific and …

Small island developing states (SIDS) are particularly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of
global climate change. At the same time, island societies are also particularly resilient and …

Purpose This paper offers a critical review of climate change related initiatives in small
island states, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which can end up as …

The 1994 Declaration of Barbados and the Barbados Programme of Action (BPOA) was a
watershed in the scale and scope of international cooperation between small island …