Käsiraamat: linnalähedaste ökosaarte arendamine tarkade lahenduste abil

This guide, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in 2021, provides a framework for the integrated development of small islands near cities into 'eco-islands'—sustainable tourism destinations. Based on projects on Aegna and Vasikkasaari, it outlines a strategic planning process involving visioning, sustainability assessment, and the implementation of 'smart solutions' such as digital monitoring and citizen science to balance tourism with environmental preservation.

• The guide proposes a strategic framework for sustainable small island development based on four dimensions: environmental, economic, social/governance, and cultural support systems. The goal is to strengthen all four dimensions to ensure holistic decision-making regarding nature, resources, people, and management.
• Strategic planning for an eco-island follows a three-stage process: first, formulating a shared long-term vision based on core values and sustainable tourism potential; second, assessing sustainability to identify gaps and priorities across the four dimensions; and third, agreeing on strategic goals and a detailed action plan with indicators for success.
• Environmental sustainability on small islands requires a precautionary approach due to the fragility of isolated ecosystems. The guide emphasizes that nature monitoring must be integrated into the development process before economic or social activities begin to prevent irreversible damage.
• Digital solutions are recommended to optimize resource use and reduce the need for physical travel for monitoring. Effective tools include infrared sensors for visitor counting, Bluetooth tracking for movement patterns, and satellite data (such as the NDVI index) to monitor vegetation changes and environmental damage.
• Citizen science (harrastusteadus) is presented as a method to engage residents and visitors in data collection, which increases environmental awareness and provides richer datasets. Examples include using the iNaturalist app for biodiversity monitoring and educational programs for analyzing marine litter.
• Sustainable tourism infrastructure must be carefully planned to direct visitor behavior and protect nature. This includes using local materials (like wood and mulch) for trails and implementing comprehensive waste management systems, such as the one on Aegna where a central waste station and professional operator manage the transport of waste to the mainland.

APA

Kuldna, P., Moora, H., Tuhkanen, H., Piirsalu, E., Harlio, A., Suomela, M., Airikkala, V., Reittu, N., & Laager, M. (2021). Käsiraamat: linnalähedaste ökosaarte arendamine tarkade lahenduste abil. Stockholm Environment Institute. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/kasiraamat-–-linnalahedaste-okosaarte-arendamine-tarkade-lahenduste-abil-2.pdf

Chicago

Kuldna, Piret, Harri Moora, Heidi Tuhkanen, Evelin Piirsalu, Annika Harlio, Maria Suomela, Veli Airikkala, Noora Reittu, and Merilin Laager. Käsiraamat: linnalähedaste ökosaarte arendamine tarkade lahenduste abil. Stockholm Environment Institute, 2021. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/kasiraamat-–-linnalahedaste-okosaarte-arendamine-tarkade-lahenduste-abil-2.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{kuldna2021ksiraamat, author = {Kuldna, Piret and Moora, Harri and Tuhkanen, Heidi and Piirsalu, Evelin and Harlio, Annika and Suomela, Maria and Airikkala, Veli and Reittu, Noora and Laager, Merilin}, title = {{Käsiraamat: linnalähedaste ökosaarte arendamine tarkade lahenduste abil}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2021}, url = {https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/kasiraamat-–-linnalahedaste-okosaarte-arendamine-tarkade-lahenduste-abil-2.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }