The current state of rapidly diminishing high-demand resources such as fossil fuels and the concomitant disruption to
the global economy is affecting current lifestyle standards on Pacific Islands. Fuel costs are rising, gas rationing is becoming
more frequent, intervals between the scheduled arrivals of container ships are increasing, and the strategic need
to reserve fuel supplies for power generation is becoming imperative. How can the Pacific Islands wean themselves
from their dependence on fossil fuels, yet assert their independence, maintain or increase current living standards, establish
fully functioning economies that need limited or no outside support or intervention, and at the same time preserve
and conserve their culture? Presented here is an outline of one possible solution: reviving and revitalizing traditional
skills, but with the added intent to modify, accommodate and integrate modern materials and tools. Traditional skills
related to sailing, fishing, gardening, and power generation are discussed. Observations from the archaeological record
are included, as evidence for long-term solutions in accommodating environmental perturbations (including man-made
modifications to the environment) that are visible in the material remains. As the archives of traditional knowledge, historic
and cultural preservation offices are in a unique position to spearhead a traditional skills restoration program.
The current state of rapidly diminishing high-demand resources such as fossil fuels and the concomitant disruption tothe global economy is affecting current lifestyle standards on Pacific Islands. Fuel costs are rising, gas rationing is becomingmore frequent, intervals between the scheduled arrivals of container ships are increasing, and the strategic needto reserve fuel supplies for power generation is becoming imperative. How can the Pacific Islands wean themselvesfrom their dependence on fossil fuels, yet assert their independence, maintain or increase current living standards, establishfully functioning economies that need limited or no outside support or intervention, and at the same time preserveand conserve their culture? Presented here is an outline of one possible solution: reviving and revitalizing traditionalskills, but with the added intent to modify, accommodate and integrate modern materials and tools. Traditional skillsrelated to sailing, fishing, gardening, and power generation are discussed. Observations from the archaeological recordare included, as evidence for long-term solutions in accommodating environmental perturbations (including man-mademodifications to the environment) that are visible in the material remains. As the archives of traditional knowledge, historicand cultural preservation offices are in a unique position to spearhead a traditional skills restoration program.
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