Island futures : conservation and development across the Asia-Pacific region / Godfrey Baldacchino, Daniel Niles, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Niles, Daniel.

Baldacchino, Godfrey.

Series:

Global environmental studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Island ecology--Pacific Area.

Island ecology.

Environmental management--Pacific Area.

Environmental management.

Sustainable development--Pacific Area.

Sustainable development.

Geography.

Environmental sciences.

Pacific Area.

Environmental sciences--Pacific Area.

Geography--Pacific Area.

Physical Description:

xvii, 183 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo ; New York : Springer, [2011]

Summary:

Many island societies now face the challenges of severe depopulation and loss of indigenous culture. In some cases, where the value of indigenous knowledge, nature and culture is widely recognized - as in the case of islands that are designated as, or have, Biosphere Reserves or World Heritage Sites - these challenges may be overcome. Even with such protections local cultures are often displaced by excessive tourist visitations, and the resulting ecosystem degradation and cultural commoditization. How best to manage and conserve the natural and cultural beauty, identity and diversity of island

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9784431539889

4431539883

OCLC:

733240697