Troubled lands: sovereignty and livelihoods in the Marquesas Islands

Marquesan Islanders exercise sovereignty through daily subsistence activities, challenging France and French Polynesia's land regulations. A network of land owners, workers, and caretakers sustains customary tenure practices while resisting imposed structures. Fruit trees, seemingly planted for financial gain, serve as a political statement reflecting islanders' struggle for influence and the enduring power of their traditions.

Donaldson, E. C. (2017). Troubled lands: sovereignty and livelihoods in the Marquesas Islands. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 75(2), 343–360. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207233.2017.1364893