The politics of sustainabiilty: A case study of forestry policies in Peninsular Malaysia
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami11436581712021-08-03T05:39:44Z The politics of sustainabiilty: A case study of forestry policies in Peninsular Malaysia Lewis, Robin A. Geography Malaysia human-environment interactions sustainablility forest resources political ecology discourse analysis This thesis examines how Peninsular Malaysia addresses concerns over sustainability of forestry resources through the formulation, development, and implementation of the National Forestry Policy 1978, and its 1992 Revision. Through content and discourse analysis of these two policy documents, I examine the ways in which the Malaysian state conceives of and constructs human-environment interactions within the forestry sector, and how these policies might reflect national economic goals, international development pressures, and global environmental concerns. Inherent in Malaysia’s struggle to achieve sustainable forest management is what I deem as the politics of sustainability. My research shows that by including aspects of global discourses on sustainability into the National Forestry Policy, Malaysia acknowledges the need to conserve the forests for the nation, and the broader international community. However, what is being sustained appears not to be the global forest resources contained within Malaysia’s political borders, but, instead, appears to be contemporary Malaysia’s efforts to sustain significant economic growth, leading to its economy being successfully integrated into the rapidly globalizing world economy. Consequently, the National Forestry Policy serves to further entrench the forest as a politicized arena in which the battle over sustainability might be realized 2006-03-30 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1143658171 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1143658171 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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