Browsing Environment, Resources and Sustainability by Subject "Jamaica"
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The Development of Dark/Cultural Heritage as Attractions in Falmouth, Jamaica, West Indies
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-29)The Caribbean, which is one of the most tourism-dependent regions of the world, is rich in cultural heritage, but it lacks developed and attractive cultural heritage sites. In particular, this is true for attractions that ... -
Ecosystem Services and Social Wellbeing Linkages: The Impact of a Marine Protected Area in Bluefields, Jamaica
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-14)This thesis examines the linkages between ecosystem services (ES) and social wellbeing (SW) for a small-scale fishing community, and analyzes how these linkages have changed in relation to the implementation of a marine ... -
Growing What We Eat, Eating What We Grow: Investigating the Enduring Role of Jamaica’s Domestic Food System
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-29)From Spanish colonization in the 15th century until today, Jamaica’s agri-food system has been firmly linked to a global network of trade through its agricultural exports and food imports. Common assumptions in critical ... -
The ties that bind: Connections, patterns, and possibilities for marine protected areas
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-30)The purpose of this doctoral research is to characterize and assess how social networks enhance and inhibit the governance of marine protected areas (MPAs). Specifically, I examine the structure and function of multiple ...