Waste management perceptions of Aegean Islands' residents: a footprint due to refugee inflows

Skanavis, Constantina; Marini, Kalliopi; Plaka, Valentina

doi:10.1504/ijewm.2020.106291

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“…SWM inefficiency is clearly the common denominator for many marine litter issues and circular economy impracticalities for SIDS. Moreover, even islands classified as developed nations, e.g., the Greek islands, are faced with marine litter issues and solid waste management problems; especially given the increasing refugee crisis and consequently increasing amounts of solid waste (Skanavis and Kounani, 2016;Kounani and Skanavis, 2018). Yet, funding opportunities (both grants and even loans) are quite scarce in addressing this global need, and if available are often followed by one or a combination of complex environmental to socio-political factors.…”

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The marine litter issue in the Windward Islands- a pathway to responses using the DPSIR framework

Graham

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Marine litter is an important and worldwide concern that should be deeper analysed. It also requires information from all over the world and especially in less studied areas like small islands developing states, e.g., the Windward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean. This study analyses the issue of marine litter in the English-speaking Windward Islands using the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework. The research is based on a bibliographical review and analysis of scientific and grey literature regarding these islands and the Wider Caribbean Region at large. The Windward Islands present a unique situation because of their geographic location in the south-eastern Caribbean, socio-economic status, and strong external influences. The DPSIR Framework was used to frame and assess the major types, causes and effects of marine litter for the Windward Islands by reviewing current scientific and grey literature. The major solid waste item retrieved from the coastal and marine environment is fishing gear in the case of Dominica and plastic waste for the other islands. The challenges in current and proposed management measures were identified. Proposed solutions in the form of responses were tailored to meet each casual and effect component of the DPSIR framework. The study strongly recommends that the islands make use of their existing participation in global agreements and initiatives, participate more actively in the negotiations for the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty set to launch in 2024, and tackle their mutual need for effective solid waste management systems and infrastructure and increased recycling efforts or opportunities. These measures could undoubtedly pave a way to the achieving a cleaner and healthier ocean.

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The marine litter issue in the Windward Islands- a pathway to responses using the DPSIR framework

Graham

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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Managing Climate Migrants’ Inflows: Case Study of Greece

Dragoi¹,

Theodoulou²,

Skanavis³

2021

Handbook of Climate Change Management

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Residents’ Perception on Waste Sorting on the Kvarner Islands

DEKANIĆ¹,

Nižić²

2023

Tour. hosp. manag.

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Purpose – The aim of this paper is to empirically examine residents’ perceptions of waste sorting and to research whether residents’ behavior regarding waste sorting has an impact on the sustainable development of a tourist destination. Design – A questionnaire with four constructs was designed: attitudes towards waste sorting, perceived behavioral control, waste sorting behavior and sustainable development of a tourist destination. Data were collected from a sample of 579 residents of the Kvarner islands. Methodology – Univariate and multivariate statistical analysis were used for statistical analysis. Hypotheses were tested using PLS-SEM. Approach – The research was conducted on the Kvarner islands (Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab) in August and September 2022. Findings – Attitudes of residents towards waste sorting positively influence the behavior of residents of the Kvarner islands towards waste sorting. PBC also positively influences the behavior related to waste sorting. Residents’ behavior regarding waste sorting positively influences sustainable development in Kvarner islands. Originality of the research – Research on waste sorting concerning the residents of Kvarner islands is scarce. Therefore, this paper provides a rare insight into the theoretical and practical implications that are useful for destination development planners and destination management.

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Waste management perceptions of Aegean Islands' residents: a footprint due to refugee inflows

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The marine litter issue in the Windward Islands- a pathway to responses using the DPSIR framework

The marine litter issue in the Windward Islands- a pathway to responses using the DPSIR framework

Managing Climate Migrants’ Inflows: Case Study of Greece

Residents’ Perception on Waste Sorting on the Kvarner Islands

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