Sentences with phrase «small coastal island»

«As an organic farmer from a small coastal island, Congresswoman Pingree understands the connection between healthy oceans, sustainable farming and healthy people better than anyone.»

Turneffe Island is actually an archipelago, composed of small coastal islands near Belize's famous Belize Barrier Reef.

Not exact matches

China's military conducted live - fire exercises in coastal waters opposite Taiwan, trying to send a message to the democratic island whose Defense Ministry dismissed the drill as small - scale intimidation.

Since 1992, the UN recognizes a distinct group of fifty developing, low - lying coastal countries known as Small Islands Developing States (SIDS).

And improvements in coastal processes, the dynamics of coastal climate would represent improvements for the small island community.

A multi-partner initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that supports climate resilience, food security, poverty alleviation and sustainable management of living aquatic resources in coastal communities, especially in small island developing states.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) notes that climate change, if not tackled, will have severe negative impacts on global water supply, agricultural yields, forest ecosystems and the spread of vector - borne diseases, and could result in the displacement of thousands of people from coastal cities and small islands.

Ziwi Peak is proudly 100 % family owned, with a factory located in the beautiful, small coastal town of Mount Maunganui on the North Island of New Zealand.

The small coastal town in North Queensland is the gateway to the famous Whitsunday Islands and the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Just the short ride from Courtenay or Campbell River to the top of the ski hill is pretty, with views to the east that include the Strait of Georgia, a maze of small islands, and the coastal mountains on the mainland in the distance.

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On the northeast coast, the USA's smallest state, Rhode Island, is your go - to for white sandy beaches and romantic coastal views.

Carved into the inaccessible wilderness of the Canadian mainland over the ages, the soaring peaks of the coastal mountains tumble to the waters edge in a jumble of river mouths and small islands, a perfect spot for sea kayaking.

San Ignacio is less frequented than Belize's coastal islands but travelers who come to the city are rewarded with breathtaking jungle views, small city charm and access to incredible waterfalls, hiking and Mayan Ruins.

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Boutique yachts, expedition vessels and small ships sail adventure and river cruises in Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, Mexico's Sea of Cortés, coastal Washington, British Columbia and the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

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This route follows the South Island's east coast and there are many opportunities to pop into a beach en route: take in the sublime estuary and coastal views at Waikuku beach, the rugged atmospheric beach at Amberley or the cliffs and bay at the small holiday township, Gore Bay.

You will take a boat trip in the coastal lagoon and wetlands to a small island.

In Nusa Lembongan, a small island southeast of Bali, local communities have been quietly nurturing their mangroves, not only as part of a larger effort to preserve coastal resources, but also as a way to develop ecotourism on the island.

Located two and a half hours north of Brisbane and only 15 minutes south of Fraser Island, this small town is popular for its coastal lifestyle surrounded by beautiful National Park and untouched beaches.

Serangan Beach is a small coastal stretch on the south - eastern shore of Serangan Island in Read More»

Caleta de Famara is a small coastal village located on the north shore of Lanzarote, in the Natural Park of the Chinijo Archipelago, away from the island's more touristy areas in the south.

700 of about 23000 square kilometers of the state Belize is composed of small, coastal islands.

Not only blessed by its location and the kindness of its people, our small yet naturally impressive island has also been lavishly provided by Mother Nature with a mix of coastal, aquatic, and mountain sets.

Serangan Beach is a small coastal stretch on the south - eastern shore of Serangan Island in southern Denpasar.

At that time hardly a problem — but for today's humankind even a rise of two meters would be a disaster, bringing devastation to coastal cities and small island states.

SLR already threatens several small island states in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and, depending on how much sea level will rise in the coming decades and centuries, other coastal areas will become uninhabitable.

According to the now - infamous Stern report, 200 million people could be permanently displaced by 2050, mostly due to rising sea levels (the Small Island Developing States (SIDS), those in the Arctic, and those living in coastal cities and floodplains).

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and other climate scientists regard global warming of two degrees Celsius as catastrophic, bringing water stress to arid and semi-arid countries, more floods in low - lying coastal areas, coastal erosion in small island states, and the elimination of up to 30 percent of animal and plant species.

Limits must be strict enough to avert the worst consequences of global warming that are already being felt in extreme weather events, droughts, floods, melting glaciers and polar ice caps and rising sea levels that threaten to swamp coastal communities and small island states.

«Only by doing that do I strongly believe that sustainable management of coastal ecosystems and small island nations can be fully protected,» he said.

Under the SRES scenarios, small islands are shown to be particularly vulnerable to coastal flooding and decreased extent of coastal vegetated wetlands (Nicholls, 2004).

Recalling the concern reflected in the outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, entitled «The future we want», 1 that the health of oceans and marine biodiversity are negatively affected by marine pollution, including marine debris, especially plastic, persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and nitrogen - based compounds, from numerous marine and land - based sources, and the commitment to take action to significantly reduce the incidence and impacts of such pollution on marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human health; 1.

This workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of policy makers, transport planners and transport infrastructure managers in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to understand climate change impacts on coastal transport infrastructure and take appropriate adaptation response measures.

There are many signs that the world is heading into a period of warming --- one that could melt glaciers, flood small islands and coastal cities, threaten some animal species and make crops difficult to grow in previously productive agricultural regions.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) notes that climate change, if not tackled, will have severe negative impacts on global water supply, agricultural yields, forest ecosystems and the spread of vector - borne diseases, and could result in the displacement of thousands of people from coastal cities and small islands.

Social Justice and Environment Preservation (achieving the Millennium Development Goals with food, water, and energy security; sustainable economic development; non-intensive agriculture; education on climate change and environment to inform and change behavior; public health; mental health; support for small - scale farmers, women and children; rights of small - island and coastal peoples; sustainable forestry; conservation; humane treatment of animals, avoiding species extinction, maintaining biodiversity).

The Pacific and Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are susceptible to many hydro - meteorological and other hazards, namely tropical storms and hurricanes, thunderstorms or lightning, coastal storm surges, floods, flash floods, coastal flooding, river flooding, tsunamis, drought, strong winds, heat waves, and dust or haze.

For example, on many small islands coastal erosion has been widespread and has adversely affected important tourist facilities, settlements, utilities and infrastructure.

-- High exposure of people, economic activity, and infrastructure in low lying coastal zones and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

The idea that climate change is causing migration and displacement is entering the mainstream, but experts have warned against using the term «climate refugees» to describe what we're seeing in small islands, coastal regions, and even conflict zones like Syria.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) notes that climate change, if not tackled, will have a severe negative impact on global water supply, agricultural yields, marine ecosystems and the spread of vector - borne diseases, and could result in the displacement of thousands of people from coastal cities and small islands (Kenya climate change action plan).

by 2100, which would flood major coastal cities and submerge some small island countries, causing untold devastation.

This report was drafted by a working group of United Nations entities, the World Bank, and other stakeholders to suggest a common understanding of the blue economy; to highlight the importance of such an approach, particularly for small island developing states and coastal least developed countries; to identify some of the key challenges its adoption poses; and to suggest some broad next steps that are called for in order to ensure its implementation.

This activity report demonstrates that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have time and again risen to the task of managing their fragile environments to meet their sustainable development goals through a broad range of actions, including conservation and sustainable use of critical marine and coastal resources, climate change mitigation, adaptation efforts and more.

Ocean - dominated systems, such as the open - ocean and coastal ecosystems adjacent to arid land (e.g. those in Antarctica and adjacent to arid regions, such as NW Australia; Falter et al. 2013) and very small watersheds, such as those in atolls and small islands, will likely reflect the open - ocean pH and Ω dynamics (Falter et al. 2013).