ENV 1102: The Problem of Insularity
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What was the gross enrolment rate in higher education in SIDS in 2022?

  • 29% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 42%
  • 57%

    • Which factor contributes to the limited access to higher education in SIDS?

  • Abundant resources
  • Geographic isolation (correct)
  • Large populations
  • High average income

    • What percentage of the working age population in SIDS was employed in 2023?

  • 60%
  • 57% (correct)
  • 31.9%
  • 63.3%

    • What describes the term 'insularity'?

    <p>Territories separated from a mainland by water with limited extent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major challenge faced by SIDS related to their natural environment?

    <p>Greater sensitivity to natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue is primarily caused by climate change and impacts the fresh water supply in SIDS?

    <p>Degradation of water quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?

    <p>Large populations relative to mainland countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are SIDS considered vulnerable?

    <p>They face unique social, economic, and environmental challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the youth unemployment rate in Guyana during the third quarter of 2021?

    <p>31.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do SIDS typically address global issues?

    <p>Through traditional knowledge and innovative practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the real GDP growth rate for the entire economy of Guyana in 2022?

    <p>63.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of the world population that SIDS constitute?

    <p>0.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cross-cutting challenge faced by SIDS?

    <p>Data limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates SIDS from other developing countries?

    <p>SIDS face unique development challenges due to size and isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of all islands that relate to the concept of insularity?

    <p>Rich and vulnerable natural and cultural environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the geographical distribution of SIDS?

    <p>A heterogeneous group spread across the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Mauritius Strategy for Small Island Developing States adopted?

    <p>2005</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is associated with the first recognition of Small Island Developing States?

    <p>UN Conference on Environment and Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge is NOT typically faced by Small Island Developing States?

    <p>Large domestic markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the UN General Assembly designate 2014 as the International Year of SIDS?

    <p>2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BPOA stand for in the context of SIDS?

    <p>Barbados Programme of Action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Small Island Developing States?

    <p>High costs for infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Government's initiatives regarding the economy?

    <p>Diversify the economy toward value-added industries and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector primarily fueled the growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Guyana?

    <p>Oil and gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SAMOA Pathway was adopted during which conference?

    <p>International Conference of SIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Guyana's population resides in the coastal zone?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym SIDS stand for?

    <p>Small Island Developing States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the diminishing mangrove population along the coast of Guyana?

    <p>Decreased natural defenses against wave action and erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industries does the Guyana Government encourage for foreign direct investment?

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did Guyana's FDI increase in the first half of 2020?

    <p>$8.3 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural hazards is Guyana most at risk of?

    <p>Floods and droughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental issue is exacerbated by the impacts of La Niña events in Guyana?

    <p>More severe floods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of AOSIS?

    <p>To represent the interests of small island and low-lying coastal developing states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the listed options represents the threat of flooding?

    <p>63.64%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to flooding in Guyana in June?

    <p>High tides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative aims to develop a sustainable energy economy for small island developing states?

    <p>SIDS DOCK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SAMOA Pathway aims to address what major issues for SIDS?

    <p>Economic growth and climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of technology leapfrogging in the context of SIDS?

    <p>It enables islands to adopt innovative technologies quickly, overcoming geographic isolation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coastal ecosystems are mentioned as present in the Caribbean SIDS region?

    <p>Coral reefs, sea grasses, and mangroves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a measure to build community resilience to climate change in SIDS?

    <p>Improving approaches to marine and coastal zone planning and management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate area covered by the Caribbean SIDS region?

    <p>2 million km²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does fostering sustainable consumption and production patterns entail for SIDS?

    <p>Promoting practices that support environmental sustainability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding Guyana’s response to flooding in June?

    <p>The President highlighted the destruction of homes and farms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a misunderstanding of the Blue Economy concept in SIDS?

    <p>It focuses strictly on fishing as the main economic activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of freshwater supply variability, which country is highlighted as one of the most arid?

    <p>Barbados</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization provides technical expertise and access to carbon markets for SIDS?

    <p>SIDS DOCK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of AOSIS's approach helps them negotiate significant global commitments?

    <p>Their representation of vulnerable voices at international platforms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of defense mechanisms are threatened by sea level rise?

    <p>Dikes and levees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course Name: Environment and Development in Guyana & the Caribbean
    • Course Number: ENV 1102
    • Topic: The Problem of Insularity
    • Instructor: Ms. Donessa David
    • University: University of Guyana

    Presentation Outline

    • Definition of Insularity
    • Introduction to Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
      • Characteristics and emerging issues of SIDS
    • National Context (Guyana)
      • Guyana Statistics (Land area, population, unemployment rate, exports, imports, GDP growth, minimum wage)
    • SIDS in the Caribbean
    • Advancing Action in SIDS
      • The Samoa Pathway
      • Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
      • SIDS Action Platform
      • CARICOM-CSME
      • Caribbean Development Bank
      • SIDS DOCK

    What is Insularity?

    • Insularity designates territories separated from a mainland by water, with limited extent and population compared to the mainland.
    • Common characteristics of islands include small size, remoteness, isolation, unique identity, and rich but vulnerable natural and cultural environments.

    What are Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?

    • SIDS are a group of 39 states and 18 associate members of United Nations regional commissions.
    • They face unique social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities.
    • SIDS comprise less than 0.8% of the world's total population.
    • They share similar development challenges.

    Characteristics of SIDS

    • Small population, land area, and/or GDP
    • Lack of effective and efficient transport
    • Environmental vulnerability and fragile ecosystems
    • Dependence on foreign economies
    • Need for greater flexibility to adapt to global changes
    • Narrow resource base, economies of scale
    • Small domestic markets, heavy dependence on few external/remote markets
    • High costs for energy, infrastructure, transportation, and communication
    • High exposure to natural disasters, climate change, and global economic shocks

    Challenges Faced by SIDS

    Socioeconomic Issues

    • Slow and volatile economic growth
    • Economic openness (vulnerable to external economic conditions)
    • Lack of economic diversification
    • Dependence on a limited range of products/sectors
    • High production and trading costs
    • Limited overseas development aid
    • Small, dispersed populations (limited domestic markets, high costs)

    Human Capital

    • Population demographics (youth population, aging population)
    • Labour markets (migration, skill attrition, wage differentials)
    • Persistent health crises (climate crisis, health-harming imports, premature deaths from specific diseases)
    • Underlying constraints in capacity and resources.
      • Education (access to pre-primary, primary, and secondary education, limited higher education)
      • Employment (unemployment, low participation rate)

    The Natural Environment

    • Greater sensitivity to natural disasters (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides)
    • Intensification of extreme events
    • Limited fresh water supply
    • High vulnerability to environmental risks
    • Disproportionate impacts of climate change, sea level rise
    • Loss and damage from natural disasters (cumulative costs and percentage of GDP)
    • Freshwater availability (estimates in m³/person/year)

    Cross-Cutting

    • Limited institutional capacity
    • Limited means of implementation
    • Limited technology capacity
    • Limited financial resources

    National and Regional Context: Guyana

    • Land area: 214,969 km²
    • Population: 746,955 (2012 Census)
    • Youth Unemployment: 31.9% (3rd Quarter 2021)
    • Exports (FOB): US$13.2bn (2023 Provisional)
    • Imports (CIF): US$6.6bn (2023 Provisional)
    • Real GDP Growth Rate: 63.3% (2022)
    • Minimum Wage (Public Sector): G$86,150 (2023)

    Dependence on Foreign Economies and Investments

    • Diversification of the economy is underway
    • Foreign direct investment (FDI) is encouraged
    • Guyana offers investment opportunities in various sectors such as agriculture, oil and gas, construction, wholesale, retail, health, transportation, and agro-processing.
    • Notable recent FDI increases

    The Coastal Zone

    • The coast is the administrative and agricultural center of Guyana
    • Over 90% of Guyana's population lives in the coastal zone
    • Approximately 7 percent of Guyana's area
    • Sea level rises are concerning
    • Coastal defences are diminishing

    Prone to Natural Disasters

    • Guyana is at risk from floods and droughts.
    • Flooding
    • Recent floods were due to La Niña weather events
    • High tides and torrential rains
    • Significant loss of livelihood and property destruction

    Guyana: Floods 2021

    • Media reports describe severe flooding that has resulted in:
      • 15,000 people affected
      • Evacuations
      • 6,000 people affected in multiple communities by flooding
      • Significant damage to homes, farms, and livelihoods across the country

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