Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing States

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are disproportionately impacted by climate change. SIDS emit less than 2.42% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet they are the most affected. This article discusses the impact of climate change on SIDS, the strategies implemented by developed countries that c...

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Main Authors: Rayna Cox, Alyssa Chin Aleong, Krista-Marie Ramkalawan, Justine William-Samaroo
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Language:English
Published: Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association (T&TMA) 2024-07-01
Series:Caribbean Medical Journal
Online Access:https://www.caribbeanmedicaljournal.org/2024/07/24/medical-students-brief-overview-of-climate-change-policies-implemented-by-developed-countries-their-application-to-small-islands-and-low-lying-developing-states/
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description Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are disproportionately impacted by climate change. SIDS emit less than 2.42% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet they are the most affected. This article discusses the impact of climate change on SIDS, the strategies implemented by developed countries that can be adapted for SIDS and the challenges that must be overcome to combat climate change in SIDS.
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Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing States
Caribbean Medical Journal
title Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing States
title_full Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing States
title_fullStr Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing States
title_full_unstemmed Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing States
title_short Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing States
title_sort medical students brief overview of climate change policies implemented by developed countries their application to small islands and low lying developing states
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