This UNESCO paper describes the evolution of the SIDS agenda, highlights SIDS in the World Heritage Convention context, and includes seven thematic papers on shared concerns and challenges across SIDS, such as disaster risk management and building resilience to climate change, land management and sustainable tourism.

Topics

Climate Change
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Destination Governance and Management
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Environmental Conservation
Protected and Managed Areas
Resource Management
Sustainable Management Systems
Wildlife Protection and Interaction

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
B1 -Measuring the economic contribution of tourism
B4 -Support for community
C1 -Protection of cultural assets
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D3 -Wildlife interaction
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

01- No Poverty
11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
13- Climate Action

Citation

“United Nations Educational;

2014;

Safeguarding Precious Resources for Island Communities;

BTRP-ID: 2380″

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