Republic of the Marshall Islands: How Environmental Concerns Impact Daily Life
Department
History and Political Science
Major
History/Education
Research Advisor
Ahmad, Diana L., 1953-
Advisor's Department
History and Political Science
Funding Source
Dr. Diana L. Ahmad and Dr. Robert B. Stone
Abstract
In the Pacific Ocean region of Micronesia there is an island group known as the Republic of the Marshall Island. There are over 59,000 Marshallese people living on 1,225 islands and atolls. The purpose of this research was to learn about the Marshallese traditions and culture, and bring awareness to the environmental concerns that impact daily life. The Marshallese people have a history that dates back to approximately 1000 BC. As early voyagers they were among some of the best navigators in the world. Land ownership is a unique social organization that ties families together. Now their daily lives are focused on protecting this traditional culture from devastating environmental threats to their future generations. Global warming and nuclear testing have threatened this Island group’s future. This research intends to raise awareness of these environmental concerns and urge industrialized nations to get involved.
Biography
Colin Moore is a senior at UMR studying History/Education. He is the son of Mike and Kathy and is from Belleville, IL. He attended Southwestern Illinois College for two years where he played baseball. He also plays baseball at UMR.
Research Category
Humanities/Social Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Presentation Date
12 Apr 2006, 1:00 pm
Republic of the Marshall Islands: How Environmental Concerns Impact Daily Life
In the Pacific Ocean region of Micronesia there is an island group known as the Republic of the Marshall Island. There are over 59,000 Marshallese people living on 1,225 islands and atolls. The purpose of this research was to learn about the Marshallese traditions and culture, and bring awareness to the environmental concerns that impact daily life. The Marshallese people have a history that dates back to approximately 1000 BC. As early voyagers they were among some of the best navigators in the world. Land ownership is a unique social organization that ties families together. Now their daily lives are focused on protecting this traditional culture from devastating environmental threats to their future generations. Global warming and nuclear testing have threatened this Island group’s future. This research intends to raise awareness of these environmental concerns and urge industrialized nations to get involved.
Comments
Joint project with Catherine Kuzmeski