| Author | Rasheed, Mohamed |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.EV-92-02 |
| Subject(s) | Environmental policy--Maldives
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study was carried out to find the suitable options for
environmental management in the Republic of Maldives. A
literature survey was conducted to first understand, and later,
to compare the developmental effects on the environment through
the researchers' experience of living and working on these
islands. No field data were collected due to limited readily
available data in the Maldives .
A qualitative analysis with the assistance of limited
statistical data revealed that Maldives lacked natural resources,
and the manpower needed for development as well as in the
environmental protection . The study also showed that pollution
due to development up to now have not exceeded the natural self
cleansing capacity . But there is enough evidence that Maldives
will not remain in her pristine condition for long if Maldives
are to continue development with the "free- goods " attitude .
Tourism has contributed greatly to the present environmental
condition of Male', but the main causes for the deterioration are
due to ignorance and the development bias towards Male' . Besides
the above, the study also concluded that the quality of life was
deteriorating for many in Male' and that socio-economic disparity
between the people of Male' and the other islands were widening
as well.
Finally, the study recommends the implementation of marke t
friendly policies to correct the socio-economic disparities and
to reduce the burden of high population on Male ' . Environmental
awareness creation, investing on manpower as well as introduction
of regulations and legislation to protect the environment are
further recommendations. Economic tools that work under marketeconomy conditions have been recommended to assist in the
governments ' efforts to further expand development activities
within sustainable limits. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no.EV-92-02 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Schroder, Hans; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Soegaard, R.;Zhuang, Ya - Hui; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The World Health Organization; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992 |