Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Global Development and Environment Institute, Tufts University
Publication Year:
2008
Publication Place
?
Physical Description:
37 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Pacific Region
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34880
Legacy PEIN ID:
74883
General Notes
Available online|Also available online is the full report.
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Climate change - Effects -
Climate change - Consequences
Abstract
The two dozen island nations of the Caribbean, and the 40 million people who live there, are in the front lines of vulnerability to climate change. Hotter temperatures, sea-level rise and increased hurricane intensity threaten lives, property and livelihoods throughout the Caribbean. As ocean levels rise, the smallest, low-lying islands may disappear under the waves. As temperatures rise and storms become more severe, tourismthe life-blood of many Caribbean economieswill shrink and with it both private incomes and the public tax revenues that support education, social services, and infrastructure. And these devastating impacts will occur regardless of the fact that Caribbean nations have contributed little to the release of the greenhouse gases that drive climate change.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Global Development and Environment Institute, Tufts University
Publication Year:
2008
Publication Place
?
Physical Description:
37 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Pacific Region
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
34880
Legacy PEIN ID:
74883
General Notes
Available online|Also available online is the full report.
Record Created: 12-Aug-2008
Record Modified: 20-Sep-2022