Abstract
The socio-environmental effects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the native fishing communities in Gwadar, Baluchistan, are examined in this research, with an emphasis on how these people are adjusting to the cultural and environmental upheavals brought on by major infrastructural projects. As the CPEC development—including ports, power plants, and infrastructure—alters the ecological and socio-political landscape, the Arabian Sea, a crucial area for marine resources and local lives, has been going through major changes. The study looks at how local fishermen view and respond to these developments, especially in relation to access to marine resources and the blending of contemporary development with traditional fishing methods. The research examines the changing interaction between local populations and the maritime environment using anthropological techniques such focus groups, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation. The research examines power dynamics, environmental justice, and marine resource management in the framework of globalisation and regional development by fusing the ideas of political ecology and cultural ecology. The study sheds light on the local cultural practices and marine biodiversity in the face of fast economic expansion and environmental changes worldwide by offering insights into the adaptation tactics of Gwadar’s fishing communities.
Presenters
Hamid NazirStudent, Master in Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Civic, Political, and Community Studies
KEYWORDS
CPEC, Gwadar, Marine ecology, Cultural practices, Local adaptation, Political ecology
