The role of culture in island sustainable development

Vallega, Adalberto

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2007.02.003

Cited by 24 publications

(17 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Recent authors have suggested that these pillars should be expanded or subdivided. Brodhag and Talière (2006) and Vallega (2007) suggest that culture plays an important part in SD strategies, whilst Pawlowski (2007) identifies seven dimensions to SD. He applies a hierarchical system with the most important dimension being the 'moral dimension' in which all other aspects are embedded.…”

Section: Talièrementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, the translation of SD philosophy from national policy to local project management often results in vague and incoherent strategies being implemented. With greater consideration of local culture as a factor, it is more likely that appropriate translation will be achieved, equity will be attained and SD projects will be maintained (Brodhag and Talière 2006;Vallega 2007). Increasingly project facilitators are recognising the need to develop strategic links within and between communities to help initiate and maintain SD projects (Rydin and Holman 2004).…”

Section: Talièrementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Islands sit at the heart of the SD ideal (Dahl 1997;Vallega 2007). Generally, islands have contributed to cultural, environmental and biological diversity in a proportion much greater than the size of their territories or populations 1 (Baldacchino 2005;Vallega 2007).…”

Section: The Prospects Of Sustainable Development On the Croatian Islmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Generally, islands have contributed to cultural, environmental and biological diversity in a proportion much greater than the size of their territories or populations 1 (Baldacchino 2005;Vallega 2007). Islands suffer from similar problems worldwide, driven by considerations of environment, economic and social vulnerabilities related to their geographic isolation (Kerr 2005;Royle 2001).…”

Section: The Prospects Of Sustainable Development On the Croatian Islmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Gatekeepers of island communities: exploring the pillars of sustainable development

Mackelworth¹,

Carić

2009

Environ Dev Sustain

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Sustainable development (SD) is generally recognised as having three dimensions, ecological, economic and social. Yet, its implementation is burdened with resistance and conflict rooted in the short-term 'business as usual' development model, opposed to the long-term sustainable benefit of local communities. Hence, the development of strategies to implement SD projects may require further differentiation of these dimensions in relation to the contextual situation in which the project resides. In two studies of SD projects on the Croatian islands, we identify five interlocking spheres of importance, Spiritual, Political, Economic, Educational and Health, in addition to Ecological. Each of these spheres is accessible through gate-keepers, individuals or a group of people who have the authority over the sector and as such, significantly influence public opinion. We suggest that in this particular island context the sustainability of these projects may lie with those gate-keepers. Hence, initiating and maintaining SD projects in these contexts requires a structured and targeted lobbying of these gate-keepers.

show abstract

Section: Talièrementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Talièrementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Prospects Of Sustainable Development On the Croatian Islmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Prospects Of Sustainable Development On the Croatian Islmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Gatekeepers of island communities: exploring the pillars of sustainable development

Mackelworth¹,

Carić

2009

Environ Dev Sustain

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Lately, cultural sustainability has also come into focus (Day, 1998;Hawkes, 2001;Cochrane, 2005;Vallega, 2007;Sacco, Blessi and Nuccio, 2009; Miltojević and Ilić-Krstić, 2011). Since cultural values shape the very perception of development, sustainable development comprises powerful cultural sustainability, capable of implementing and carrying out development goals (Hawkes, 2001).…”

Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Development in Island Communities: The Case Study of Postira

Tonković

Zlatar

2014

European Countryside

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The article shows the results of the case study of Postira, a village and a municipality on the island of Brač (Croatia) and presents a positive example of sustainable community development on islands in the post-transition social context. Based on the theory of sustainable local community development and its four pillars (economic, ecological, social and cultural), we analyse both the secondary data and the primary data collected from semi-structured interviews with the key actors of local development. The study shows that economic, ecological, social and cultural domaines are connected in Postira which allows for sustainable development of the place. By examining various aspects of sustainable development in Postira, we present the general framework of sustainable island development. It is based on integral development of the local community on sustainability principles, it defines key processes and guidelines and can be applied to rural and island areas, taking into account the specificities of each community.

show abstract