Thesis Project
"A GIS based analysis: Quantifying the building material stocks within Antigua & Barbuda , and assessing the vulnerability against extreme weather events"
In the midst of growing climate threats, Small island developing states (SIDS) such as the twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda (A&B), have proven to be highly vulnerable to extreme weather events. As a result, it has evoked an urgency of resiliency amongst these island states, with special focus directed towards the built environment. During the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season, A&B experienced approximately US $222 million dollars’ worth of damages and losses, with 95% of the houses destroyed in Barbuda. Undoubtedly, there is a need for policy-relevant insights to support a transition to resilient infrastructure, and the sustainable consumption and production of resources. This research seeks to highlight the role of material stocks and flows related to the tourism sector, which is the main economic driver for Antigua and Barbuda. Through adopting both a GIS (geographic information system) methodology for mapping material stocks and a top-down account of material flows for critical building materials from 2006 to 2017.The research will contribute to: material recoverability post extreme weather events, influence disaster management planning and provide insight to policy officials on resource use dynamics, through spatial planning.
In the midst of growing climate threats, Small island developing states (SIDS) such as the twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda (A&B), have proven to be highly vulnerable to extreme weather events. As a result, it has evoked an urgency of resiliency amongst these island states, with special focus directed towards the built environment. During the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season, A&B experienced approximately US $222 million dollars’ worth of damages and losses, with 95% of the houses destroyed in Barbuda. Undoubtedly, there is a need for policy-relevant insights to support a transition to resilient infrastructure, and the sustainable consumption and production of resources. This research seeks to highlight the role of material stocks and flows related to the tourism sector, which is the main economic driver for Antigua and Barbuda. Through adopting both a GIS (geographic information system) methodology for mapping material stocks and a top-down account of material flows for critical building materials from 2006 to 2017.The research will contribute to: material recoverability post extreme weather events, influence disaster management planning and provide insight to policy officials on resource use dynamics, through spatial planning.
Education
- University of Waterloo, Ontario Canada. (September 2017- August 2019).
- Master of Environmental Studies- Sustainability Management
- Trent University, Ontario Canada. (September 2013 – June 2017).
- Bachelor of Science. Environmental and resource Science (BSc).
- Graduated on the Dean’s Honour Roll.
- Antigua State College, Golden Grove, Antigua W.I. (Sept. 2011 – Jun. 2013)
CXC CAPE passes in Biology (Units 1 & 2), Environmental Science (Units 1 & 2), Pure Mathematics (Units 1 & 2), Communication Studies (Unit 1) and Statistical Analysis (Unit 1)- Antigua State College Associates Degree
- Graduated with Honours
Work Experience
- Summer Intern, Department of Environment, St John’s, Antigua W.I. (June 2017- August 2017).
- Administrative Assistant, Engineering Management and Associated Services, St John’s, Antigua W.I. (July. 2013 – Aug. 2013) (May 2014 – August 2014).
Publications
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Awards & Scholarships
- OAS Academic Scholarship recipient for undergraduate programs (2016)