Island states at risk : global climate change, development and population.

Includes bibliographical references

Journal of Coastal Research Special Issue #24

Sea-level rise and small island states: an overview -- Caribbean Sea -- Cyclonic risk in Martinique and response to Hurricane Allen -- Beach changes in the Eastern Caribbean Islands: hurricane impacts and implication for climate change -- Climate change impacts on Caribbean coastal areas and tourism -- Caribbean Island states: perils and prospects in a changing global environment -- Pacific Ocean -- Coastal vulnerability and integrated coastal zone management in the Pacific Island Region -- Sea-level rise vulnerability of Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia and strategies for adaptation -- Vulnerability of Tonga to future sea-level rise -- Vulnerability of South Pacific island nations to sea-level rise --Yap Islands natural coastal systems and vulnerability to potential accelerated sea-level rise -- Causes of coastal erosion in Pacific Island nations -- Indian Ocean -- Impact of sea-level rise on Mauritius -- Potential impact of accelerated sea-level rise on beaches of Sri Lanka