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The
Commission on Islands is a group approved by
the IGU Executive Committee at the IGU Brisbane Conference in
July, 2006. Geographers from around the world engaged in intense
discussions on island-related issues, especially how geography
could contribute to the management nd development of islands in
accordance with the 1994 Barbados Action Plan, UNESCO, and other
inter-governmental organisations and programmes.
The
main missions of the Commission are
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to
promote island studies in geographical sciences among
international geographical research communities
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to
provide a platform in connecting island studies with
existing international programs and island
networks
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to promote the study of island geography in education programs at all
levels, especially, but not exclusively, in island societies
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to support and promote the publication of island geographic research
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to collaborate with international and regional organizations to enhance
dialogue on sustainable development of island societies.
We
welcome your participation in this important work.
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