Essays about: "small islands"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 88 essays containing the words small islands.

1. 6. Tourism Marketing Management and Competitiveness A Case Study in Öland & Gotland

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

   Author : Sara Benmakhlouf; Rodrigo Fajardo; [2023]
   Keywords : Small island destinations; competitiveness; cultural tourism; relationship marketing; seasonality; market segmentation;

   Abstract : The drastic growth in the tourism industry is continuously raising questions for destinations regarding competitiveness in today's global market share. For small island destinations, destination management in the terms of marketing is a crucial factor that defines the competitiveness and success of smaller islands in order to remain competitive and economically benefit in the fast growing tourism industry. READ MORE

3. 7. FORCING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION THROUGH INTERNATIONAL LAW

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Nicholas Gervais; [2023]
   Keywords : No-harm principle; Human rights; International Environmental Law;

   Abstract : Climate change is the defining challenge of this generation, and transforming our energy systems is the largest part of solving this challenge. Nations have pledged goals in the distant future, but these are insufficient to keep the planet below 2℃ of warming. READ MORE

4. 8. Small Islands Developing States: The need for International Climate Change Action.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Pone Shams Hakimi; [2022-06-01]
   Keywords : SIDS; AOSIS; Human Rights; SDGs; Climate Change; International community; Climate Justice;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on Small Islands Developing States, SIDS, and their need for international climate change action. The aim is to explore what arguments have been used to advocate for international action to support SIDS in their climate change challenges between 2007-2017. READ MORE

5. 9. On rough terrain: Islands and Violence

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Nora Nijboer; [2022]
   Keywords : Island disputes; strategic locations; violent escalation; interstate disputes; territorial conflict;

   Abstract : Although island disputes have returned to the geopolitical theatre on a small scale, to date, virtually no previous research on territorial interstate island disputes and violent escalation exists. This paper argues that when an island is positioned in a strategic location, because of its unique attacking, defending, and trade capabilities this may induce a willingness towards- and eventual use of violence in the attempt to conquer or defend the territory. READ MORE

6. 10. Climate Change, Disappearing Islands and thePerception of Climate Justice : A Content Analysis of the Perception of Climate Justice from thePerspective of Small Island States

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Amanda Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Small island states; climate change; climate in justice; colonialism; climate migration; adaptation and mitigation strategies; sea-level rise; disappearing islands; solidarity;

   Abstract : The objective of this thesis was to establish how, in an emerging era of sinking islands andincreasing environmental degradation, ideas concerning climate justice have been developedin pacific small island states. These ideas have been analysed from a framework of southernand justice theory and, hence, been put in comparison to the global framework of climatejustice and the notion that sovereign states, no matter location or historical circumstances, areleft alone to deal with the worst effects of climate change. READ MORE