Understanding community concerns in the Goat Islands logistics hub debate as a form of environmental justice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5286877 |
|---|---|
| Authors | April Karen Baptiste (0000-0001-9093-2175, Environmental Studies and Africana and Latin American Studies Colgate University Hamilton New York USA), Kristina Mcnamara (Environmental Studies Colgate University Hamilton New York USA), Hubert Devonish (Department of Language, Literature and Linguistics (emeritus) University of the West Indies Mona Jamaica) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 189 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 638-652 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Geographical Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0016-7398 • E-ISSN: 1475-4959 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/geoj.12514 |
| OpenAlex | W4327575958 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 37 |
The conflict between environmental justice and economic development is an issue central to the developing world. Using an interview analysis of community residents, this study seeks to identify whether the formally proposed trans-shipment hub sited for the Goat Islands in Jamaica is an environmental injustice. The site, situated in the Portland Bight Protected Area, is one of Jamaica's largest fish sanctuaries and provides hundreds in the community with their livelihoods. The hub, which was promoted as an economic development project by the Jamaican government, would have allowed Jamaica to enter into the global trans-shipment chain, subsequently reaping millions of dollars in profit. Resultant themes include issues related to environmental degradation, displacement of community members, hope for employment opportunities and investments into communities and desire for consultation. While many community residents had concerns regarding the potential location of the logistics hub, there were mixed reactions as to whether this type of development should never be allowed to take place. The study reveals the conundrum that is faced by states when it comes to promoting economic development initiatives. On the one hand, there is a desire for these forms of investment to spur economic advancement, yet on the other hand, the environmental injustices cannot be ignored. Further, the paper reveals the importance of consultation and recognition when development projects are proposed
Business · Community development · Economic growth · Economic Justice · Economics · Environmental degradation · Environmental justice · Environmental planning · Geography · Government (linguistics · Injustice · Livelihood · Political science · Poverty · Situated · Ecology · Environmental Justice and Health Disparities · Law · Mining and Resource Management · Water Governance and Infrastructure
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |