GEO Haiti 2010

State of the Environment Report 2010
List of Tables
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Table 1: Demographic growth in Haiti between 1804 and 2005.............................................................................. 59
Table 2: Population growth rate between 2000 and 2008............................................................................................ 60
Table 3: Cities in Haiti with largest populations.................................................................................................................... 60
Table 4: Large urban centers in Haiti and capital cities.................................................................................................... 62
Table 5: GDP and losses caused by disasters (million U.S. $)........................................................................................ 68
Table 6: Presentation (years 2000-2005) of the country’s production of most important
commodities............................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Table 7: Annual Production and Supply of Fish................................................................................................................... 70
Table 8: Evolution of production and importation of primary sources of energy in Haiti......................... 71
Table 9: Estimated firewood consumption, 1993................................................................................................................ 72
Table 10: Hydroelectric potential...................................................................................................................................................... 72
Table 11: Share of public and non-public sector in the school system, in %........................................................ 79
Table 12: Rate of academic success at national examinations (Rhaeto + Philo)................................................. 79
Table 13: Distribution of medical centers and hospitals throughout the country............................................ 80
Table 14: Telecommunication infrastructure in the main provincial towns of Haiti......................................... 82
Table 15: Main Rivers and their Characteristics........................................................................................................................ 86
Table 16: Annual Average Surface Water Distribution by Hydrographic Region................................................ 87
Table 17: Underground Water Distribution by Year and Hydrographic Region.................................................. 88
Table 18: Main Organizations Working in Water Sanitation in Haiti............................................................................ 92
Table 19: Status and Trend in Mangroves in Haiti from 1980 to 2005....................................................................... 96
Table 20: Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in the Caribbean Region.............................................................................. 97
Table 21: Catch Profile............................................................................................................................................................................. 98
Table 22: Types of Vegetation and their Coverage in Percentage in Haiti............................................................100
Table 23: Statistics on Forests............................................................................................................................................................101
Table 24: Main Protected Areas in Haiti......................................................................................................................................103
Table 25: Comparative table of the number of plant species endemic to Haiti and the
number of plant species recorded in the world..............................................................................................109
Table 26: Division of Haiti by relief.................................................................................................................................................111
Table 27: Comparison between some agricultural commodities’ production (1980-2004)......................114
Table 28: Metal Resources in Haiti..................................................................................................................................................116
Table 29: Partial Assessment of Hazards and Vulnerability to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, 2008.............136
Table 30: Historical Balance Sheet of Floods in Haiti..........................................................................................................138
Table 31: Earthquakes in Haiti...........................................................................................................................................................140
Table 32: Major Hurricanes Occurring in Haiti........................................................................................................................144
Table 33: International Environmental Protocols and Conventions signed by Haiti.....................................152
Table 34: Scenario 1: “Environment in Shambles”.................................................................................................................155
Table 35: Scenario 2: “Nothing New”.............................................................................................................................................159
Table 36: Scenario 3: “Hope emerges”..........................................................................................................................................163