Geographies of New Caledonia-Kanaky
Environments, Politics and Cultures
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Beschreibung
This open access book provides a unique overview of geographical, historical, political and environmental issues facing the French overseas territory New Caledonia, also called “Kanaky” by the indigenous Kanak people, who outnumber citizens of European and other origin. New Caledonia has seen a long and complex struggle for decolonization, but is still on the United Nations’ list of “Non-Self Governing territories” and there is little sign of change following three referendums on independence and extensive negotiations with France. The archipelago possesses around a quarter of the world’s nickel deposits, giving it additional strategic importance when demand for the mineral is strong. The islands have unique biodiversity, and Caledonian coastal lagoons have been listed as UNESCO world heritage sites since 2008. The book offers detailed insights into the environmental and human geographies of the archipelago, with a focus on the links between environmental protection and extensive mining operations, between political independence struggles and continued wellbeing and economic development, and the differing visions for the future of the islands. This multidisciplinary volume, one of the few to appear in English, appeals to researchers, students and policy makers across the environmental, social and political sciences.
This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Presents an analysis of the physical and human geography including the struggle for independence and decolonization Analyses links and potential conflicts between environmental protection and mining development Discusses the relationship between political independence struggles and economic emancipation
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Matthias Kowasch
Themen in »Geographies of New Caledonia-Kanaky«
Open Access Biodiversity Environmental Protection Fishing Agriculture Waste Management Nickel Mining Land Reform Cultural Heritage Indigenous Kanak Knowledge Kanak Languages Decolonisation independence Referendums Political Power Relations Common Destiny