這項研究探討了帛琉文化價值與海洋使用權和環境政策制定之間的交集，特別聚焦於帛琉國家海洋保護區（PNMS）。研究的核心是傳統概念「bul」——一種用於可持續管理自然資源的習俗禁令，這也是塑造保育政策的重要指導原則。透過包括訪談和文件分析在內的定性研究方法，本研究探索了「bul」、傳統生態知識、習俗實踐以及社區參與如何影響PNMS的設計、執行和運行。通過強調文化、傳統與海洋資源治理之間的相互作用，研究強調將原住民實踐與地方聲音納入環境政策中，以實現長期可持續性和有效保育成果的必要性。

This research examines the intersection of Palauan cultural values into marine tenure and environmental policy-making, with a focus on the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS). Central to the study is the traditional concept of bul—a customary moratorium used to sustainably manage natural resources—which serves as a guiding principle in shaping conservation policy. Through qualitative methods, including interviews and document analysis, the study explores how bul, traditional ecological knowledge, customary practices, and community engagement have influenced the design, implementation, and operationalization of the PNMS. By highlighting the interplay between culture, tradition, and marine resource governance, the research underscores the necessity of incorporating Indigenous practices and local voices into environmental policies to achieve long-term sustainability and effective conservation outcomes.

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