Environmental problems and opportunities in small economies
By: Singh, Naresh C
Publisher: ISER ; Bridgetown ; March 1993Description: 6 p; appendicesSubject(s): ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | ECONOMIC GROWTH | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | CARIBBEANSummary: This article identifies the environmental threats faced by small states in the pursuit of socio-economic growth. It warns that externally-derived development models pose serious ecological dangers in a wide variety of respects, to Caribbean and other small countries. An appropriate set of recommendations is offered to protect small state environments involving action the national and international levels. These measures include action towards legislative reform, training, research and development, national accounting, information-networking and common international positions on environmental protection.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Vertical File | 00352-VV (Browse shelf) | Available | 2534 |
This article identifies the environmental threats faced by small states in the pursuit of socio-economic growth. It warns that externally-derived development models pose serious ecological dangers in a wide variety of respects, to Caribbean and other small countries. An appropriate set of recommendations is offered to protect small state environments involving action the national and international levels. These measures include action towards legislative reform, training, research and development, national accounting, information-networking and common international positions on environmental protection.
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