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Green Economy Scoping Study for Barbados. Prepared for: The Government of Barbados Prepared by: the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI-Cave Hill) in association with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Population Profile. Population growth
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Green Economy Scoping Study for Barbados Prepared for: The Government of Barbados Prepared by: the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus (UWI-Cave Hill) in association with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Population Profile • Population growth • Population density • Life expectancy • Aging population
Natural Resource Profile One of the most water scarce countries in the world… Most of the islands resources are stressed from economic activities…
Natural Resource Profile Dependence on imported energy… Management of waste with limited land resources… Four waste disposal sites Domestic waste is about 3.4 kg/person/day
The Project Team GETSC Technical Team Natural resource management (fisheries) Economist (agriculture, macroeconomics and natural resource) Engineer Urban planner Tourism specialists • Representatives from: • Government • Labour • Business • Civil society