Habitability – a Method for Viable and Sustainable Island Communities

Cecilia Lundberg; Pia Prost

Habitability – a Method for Viable and Sustainable Island Communities

Cecilia Lundberg
, Pia Prost

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Sammanfattning

Assessing the sustainability of small communities presents unique challenges. However, small islands and archipelagic communities offer ideal study environments due to their spatial limitations. The concept of habitability, adapted from the Agenda 2030 framework, is specifically tailored to suit the context of small island societies. This method is grounded in both scientific research and citizen science conducted by island residents, providing a comprehensive assessment of the island’s current habitability status. Key questions include: What are the challenges and opportunities for island communities in addressing demographic imbalances and depopulation? Is
the island open and attractive to new residents? What is the quality of services and infrastructure available? How can the community build resilience against threats such as climate change and military insecurity? Drawing on all dimensions of sustainable development, the habitability method evaluates seven thematic areas through 45 indicators. These indicators reveal how sustainable, viable, and liveable the island community is.
Keywords: Island development; nissology; citizen science; Agenda 2030

Originalspråk	Engelska
Antal sidor	1
Status	Publicerad - 2025
MoE-publikationstyp	O2 Other
Evenemang	BUP Symposium 2025: Strengthening the Security and Resilience of the Baltic Sea Region – Environmental, Political, Social, and Economic Shocks and Crises - Uppsala universitet, Uppsala, Sverige Varaktighet: 26 nov. 2025 → 28 nov. 2025 https://www.uu.se/en/collaboration-innovation/the-baltic-university-programme/events-and-announcements/event-reports/bup-symposium-2025

Konferens

Konferens	BUP Symposium 2025
Land/Territorium	Sverige
Ort	Uppsala
Period	26/11/25 → 28/11/25
Internetadress	https://www.uu.se/en/collaboration-innovation/the-baltic-university-programme/events-and-announcements/event-reports/bup-symposium-2025

FN:s SDG:er

Detta resultat bidrar till följande hållbara utvecklingsmål:

SDG 3 – God hälsa och välbefinnande
SDG 5 – Jämställdhet
SDG 6 – Rent vatten och sanitet för alla
SDG 7 – Hållbar energi för alla
SDG 8 – Anständiga arbetsvillkor och ekonomisk tillväxt
SDG 9 – Hållbar industri, innovationer och infrastruktur
SDG 10 – Minskad ojämlikhet
SDG 11 – Hållbara städer och samhällen
SDG 12 – Hållbar konsumtion och produktion
SDG 13 – Bekämpa klimatförändringarna
SDG 14 – Hav och marina resurser
SDG 15 – Ekosystem och biologiskt mångfald
SDG 16 – Fredliga och inkluderande samhällen

Nyckelord

Island development
nissology
citizen science
Agenda 2030

Andra filer och länkar

https://www.uu.se/en/collaboration-innovation/the-baltic-university-programme/events-and-announcements/past-events/bup-symposium-2025

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