Caribbean
courtney
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17 Jun 2011
In 2001, Dominica submitted its Initial National Communication to the UNFCCC. Dominica also has a National Environmental Management Strategy and Action Plan (NEMP). Consequences of climate change have become more apparent in Dominica. Because most of the population centers are along the coast, a rise in sea level related to the climate change will result in the displacement of a large proportion of the population. Impacts from climate change are considered the main threats to biodiversity in...
courtney
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17 Jun 2011
Antigua and Barbuda has ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol. The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) was produced in 2001. Antigua and Barbuda has submitted its Fourth National Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010. Antigua and Barbuda has important biodiversity for its relatively limited territory. The natural vegetation of...
courtney
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17 Jun 2011
Antigua and Barbuda has adopted integrated planning and policies for sustainable tourism development. Tourism is a major contributor to Antigua and Barbuda’s economy and accounts for more than 50% of the country’s GNP. A Cultural Department has been established to protect the cultural integrity of Antigua and Barbuda. In addition, the “Antiguanisation Programme” has been developed to increase local ownership within the tourism sector.
courtney
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17 Jun 2011
Antigua and Barbuda is virtually 100% dependent on imported petroleum products for its energy sources. The three most important sources of energy used in Antigua and Barbuda in order of preference are natural gas, oil and steam turbines. The country appears to have considerable potential for renewable energy utilization. This is particularly true for wind and solar technologies. Historically wind power was used extensively in Antigua for sugar production, reflecting the presence of a favorable...
courtney
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17 Jun 2011
Antigua and Barbuda has established land-use plans. Decision making tools such as Land Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems have been developed. A housing strategy has been formulated to address issues of shelter.White sandy beaches, wetlands and sea grasses are also key components of Antigua and Barbuda’s land resources. In the 1980s, it was estimated that wetland systems constituted approximately 11% of Antigua and Barbuda’s total land area. Over the past 30 years, Antigua’...
