Setting a 10-year goal to increase 300,000 mangrove forests, TC opened private sectors and communities to joint planting, aiming for a low carbon society.
On May 27, Mr Warawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (NRS) presided over the event. “National Mangrove Forest Day 2023” under the motto “Mangrove Community Forest, Forest Care, Economic Development create carbon credits reduce global warming crisis” to honor and commemorate the Royal Thai monarchy in protecting mangrove resources.
with Mr. Jatuporn Buusphat, Permanent Secretary for the Royal Thai Police, Mr. Somchai Hanphakdee Patima Deputy Governor of Krabi Province as well as executives and officials under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, experts in the Provincial Marine and Coastal Resources Committee Mangrove forest members for communities in the Andaman area Local leaders, community leaders, sea conservation volunteers and local people Participate in many activities in Ban Nam Ron, Village No. 3, Tambon Huai Nam Khao. Khlong Thom District Krabi Province
At the event, a letter of approval was given to a mangrove planting project for the benefit of carbon credits for the community. to community representatives 16. Opening ceremony of a mangrove forest sign for the community, an area of 894 rai, Baan Nam Ron, Krabi Province, which is considered the first mangrove forest opening for the community of the Department of Tourism. water too
Mr Warawut said the mangrove forest is the origin of the marine food chain. It is an important source of food production for people that can be eaten and sold for income throughout the year. It is also a nursery for young aquatic animals. It also acts as a shield to protect against sea waves as a shelter from natural disasters. Help prevent coastal erosion and maintain the balance of the coastal ecosystem.
It is also a source of carbon dioxide absorption. which is one of the main causes of global warming with various events Many are caused by climate variability, such as the increase in the global average temperature. earthquake flood flash rain including changing seasons Thailand has announced its intention to raise the level of solving the climate change problem fully at all costs Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and achieving net zero emissions by 2065.
Mr Warawut said that mangrove forests that are fertile and have high biodiversity will be able to generate income. Create jobs for people in the community. and leads to people having a better quality of life Allow the private sector and coastal communities to participate in voluntary reductions in greenhouse gases. Adapting to a low carbon society by setting a 10-year goal of 300,000 (2022-2031), however, on May 10 each year, the Cabinet has approved the designation “National Mangrove Forest Day” His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave Fawr gave his first royal speech on May 10, 1991 to relevant agencies to jointly preserve and care for mangrove forests.
Mr Jatuporn said this year will focus on participation from the public and private sectors, particularly the coastal community network and sea defense volunteers. which is an important part of driving local work Help each other to take care of the mangrove forest until the overall number of mangrove forests increases.
Mr. Apichai Ekwanakul, Deputy Director General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Acting Director General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) said that Thailand has more than 1.73 million’ of fertile mangrove forests that should be preserved, restored and increased forest areas mangrove to be more fertile. To be the foundation for the country’s economic, social and environmental development. Under conservation and sustainable use of resources. In the interests of building a foundation of natural resource security and the economy at the same time, the NCR initiated the “Mangrove Planting Project. for the benefit of carbon credits” and “Mangrove Forest Projects for Communities” with the participation of the private sector. and local communities or coastal communities in the area of 23 coastal states Promulgate regulations on voluntary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions In order to come into force, the regulations on carbon credit sharing are two regulations. derived from planting and maintaining mangrove forests For outsiders, 2022, 14 cases, 41,031 ‘and regulations on carbon credit sharing Secured from planting and maintaining mangrove forests for 16 communities in 2022, 29,253 of , and there are still 22 areas out of 33,597 registered with the NRCT Department.
