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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| author | Rayna Cox Alyssa Chin Aleong Krista-Marie Ramkalawan Justine William-Samaroo |
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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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| spelling | doaj-art-e577cd3fd6854fbaa27fcc8f373770742025-08-20T01:57:08ZengTrinidad and Tobago Medical Association (T&TMA)Caribbean Medical Journal2664-55992024-07-01862Medical Students' Brief Overview of Climate Change Policies Implemented by Developed Countries: Their Application to Small Islands and Low-Lying Developing StatesRayna CoxAlyssa Chin AleongKrista-Marie RamkalawanJustine William-SamarooSmall 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.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/ |
| spellingShingle | Rayna Cox Alyssa Chin Aleong Krista-Marie Ramkalawan Justine William-Samaroo 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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