The UN, though its Conference on Environment and Development, is addressing environmental problems that impact the survival of small island nations. The Bridgetown, Barbados meeting will attempt to recommend action plans for sea-level rise, freshwater supply, tourism and biodiversity.
Once known for their untouched story-book charm, small islands today face deforestation, soil erosion, sea-level rise and other problems that have left them grappling for happy endings.
To tackle these ...