CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2019
| Author | Lidyard, Zowey Rae |
|---|---|
| Title | Waking the Giant: community engagement and local environmental attitudes on Andros Island, Bahamas |
| Summary | In order to achieve long-term success, conservation projects must have the support of the local communities that are affected by them. Andros Island (Bahamas) bases 67% of its economy on ocean resources, making the successfully-managed ocean conservation a critical part of its development. Without public awareness and support, clashes over access to resources and a loss of trust in conservation may place the natural resources of Andros at risk. This study aims to assess the environmental attitudes of residents of Andros Island towards ocean conservation and their relationships with selected conservation projects on the island. A face-to-face questionnaire was conducted among residents of two voting districts of Andros – North and South Andros – and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis was conducted to assess and compare attitudes. Semi-structured interviews and archival research was conducted of conservation groups in the area to gain a more dynamic snapshot of the situation on Andros. Attitudes were neutral-positive in both North and South Andros and were not significantly different. Older residents and men were found to have more positive attitudes towards the ocean. Those with ocean-related occupations were found to be more aware of local ocean health and more frequently reference their own personal historical baselines for fisheries. Residents of both districts expressed high interest in taking a more active role in conservation on the island. |
| Supervisor | Anthony, Brandon P |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2019/lidyard_zowey.pdf |
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