Story | 16 Nov, 2023
Enhancing circular economy model in Trang Province, Thailand
Through the EU-GIZ and IUCN “Rethinking Plastic” partnership project, significant strides have been made in enhancing the circular economy model at the local level and improving municipal waste management practices and policies.
Grey literature | 2021
Workshop Summary The aim of this international workshop was answer questions, and to share knowledge on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) across IUCN’s and partner activities related to the topic. In all, 56 participants attended, representing parties from government, academia, NGOs, and…
Story | 24 Nov, 2022
A scenario analysis of Koh Libong municipal waste management practices and policies
Since February 2021 until October 2022, IUCN Thailand has been working with partners such as SAVE Andaman Network to implement the project “Enhancing circular economy model at the local level and improving municipal waste management practices and policies”, with support from the European Union (…
Story | 22 Nov, 2022
Located in Phang-nga province in the south of Thailand. Koh Yao is a dream destination for many travellers as it consists of pristine beaches, unspoilt coastline, rice fields, mountains, and forests. However, it is not surprising that the other side of island might be an unsightly image.
Story | 10 May, 2021
Thailand celebrates Thailand National Mangrove Day
H.E. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, encouraged the nation to celebrate National Mangrove Day and the success Thailand has had in increasing mangrove forest areas. In addition, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr.…
Story | 25 Feb, 2021
IUCN MARPLASTICCs project Provides Institutional Frameworks Governing Marine Plastic Pollution to understand marine plastic pollution and Extended Producer Responsibility in Asia and Africa
Story | 02 Feb, 2021
Wetlands – natural infrastructure managing water for free in the Indo-Burma region
On 2 February 2021, communities and organisations throughout the world will celebrate World Wetlands Day, with the theme Water, Wetlands and Life. The events acknowledge the importance of wetlands and their multiple ecosystem services, including the…
Story | 25 Jun, 2020
Within the framework of its project Accelerating Tiger Recovery Along the Thailand-Myanmar Border, and in cooperation with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP), IUCN is pleased to announce a request for proposals for tiger conservation in the western portion…
Story | 08 May, 2020
Thailand celebrates its first National Mangrove Forest Day
On 10 May 1991, His Royal Highness King Rama 9 first addressed the importance of mangroves, marking Thailand’s recognition of the values of mangrove forests in the country. This history has prompted the Cabinet to recently approve a resolution, declaring 10 May of…
Story | 20 Jan, 2020
IUCN collaborates with regional university network to enhance capacity of Thai wetland managers
To promote the wise use of wetlands throughout the region, IUCN, in collaboration with the Mekong Wetland University Network (MWUN), organised the Wetland National Training Course for Wetland Site Managers at Mahidol University…