The Integration of Traditional and Modern systems of Environmental Management and Tourism Development in the State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia : a field study with Observations and Recommendations

Abstract

As part of the preparation of the Pacific Region Environmental Strategy (PRES) the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has funded a field study in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia with regard to traditional approaches to the management of natural resources and their relationship to modern resource management and to the development of tourism. It is intended that this study contribute to the guidelines of PRES for environmental sustainability and be of general use to other Pacific island members of the Bank.