Solutions for building more sustainable and resilient island cities
| Islands all over the world are experiencing increasing levels of urbanizationas their populations seek better economic opportunities in the face of challenging realities. However, although urbanization is often accompanied by economic growth, when unchecked it can lead to a rise in the creation of unsafe structures and slum dwellers, overburdened infrastructure, and poor air quality. How can islands cope with and take advantage of shifting demographics and learn valuable lessons in relation to concepts that have to do with sustainable cities? |
Prioritizing urban planning and appropriate civil engineering can help to mitigate the disruptive effect of natural disasters, and lead to an improvement of traffic and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. A focus on sustainable urban growth in island communities will result in improved quality of life and prosperity, without harming the environment. The upcoming Virtual Island Summit will provide several opportunities for knowledge sharing about solutions for building more sustainable and resilient cities, among many other relevant topics for island communities. You are already registered and we invite you to support the Virtual Island Summit by highlighting your participation and inviting your friends and colleagues. We created a Promotion Guide where you will find a variety of assets to amplify the event on your own social media platforms, including downloadable graphics, templates, and suggested copywriting for posts. |
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This week’s highlights |
How Remote Working Provides A New Lease Of Life For Ireland’s Offshore Islands
| The most recent available figures state there were 2,879 people living on the 27 main offshore islands for Census 2011 and 2,734 for Census 2016. That is a relatively small overall decrease of 145, with some islands showing an increase. However, as many islanders attest, measuring island numbers fundamentally depends on the day of the week, the weather and the season. |
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Census Data To Address Housing Needs For Vulnerable Groups
The Government is looking to use data from the 2022 Population and Housing Census to ascertain and more effectively address the shelter needs of Jamaica’s most vulnerable citizens.
This, by further streamlining provisions under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said.
Register for the Virtual Island Summit 2022! |
Each year we gather industry leaders, public representatives and influencers from around the world to share their insights on building sustainability and prosperity on islands. The Virtual Island Summit 2022 will cover a wide range of viewpoints with speakers and moderators from the Caribbean, Europe, Indian Ocean, Pacific Islands, the Americas, Africa and beyond.
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