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SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODEL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM- ORIENTED REMOTE AREAS

Tourism-oriented remote areas in Croatia, such as islands, face many challenges. First of all, all Croatian islands are zed by a low local permanent population but a high number of tourist visits, with a high increase in the number of visits in recent years. This is especially highlighted from May to September. This specificity of tourism- oriented remote areas pointed out the need for better waste management. This paper aims to validate the previously developed system dynamics model for waste management in tourism-oriented smart cities and examine the differences in waste generation among observed areas. Data on waste generation and management has been collected for four Croatian islands (Hvar, Mljet, Lastovo, and Vis). Simulation scenarios proved that Croatian islands, characterized by geographic isolation and a tourism-driven economy, stand as a significant obstacle to achieving sustainability in terms of waste management. Results confirmed the importance of understanding the complexity of the waste management system in remote areas, providing new insights and support for policymakers regarding waste management.

system dynamics, waste management, tourism-oriented remote areas, islands, Croatia

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