Grey literature | 2024
Identifying and Prioritising Wetlands for Ramsar Site Designation in the Indo-Burma Region
The identification, designation and management of Wetlands of International Importance (“Ramsar Sites”) is a key commitment under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, to which all five Indo-Burma countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam) are signatories (Contracting Parties…
Press release | 06 Dec, 2022
IUCN and FAO to lead flagship forest program in Southeast Asia
Bangkok, Thailand, 6 December 2022 (IUCN) – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will lead the Indo-Malaya Critical Forest Biomes Integrated Program of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This…
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 | 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 | 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 | 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…
Story | 12 Jul, 2019
Koh Yao Yai community learns solid waste management approaches from marine national parks
To learn more about solid waste management and marine litter, 30 representatives from the Koh Yao Yai Subdistrict community visited Haad Nopparat Tara-Moo Koh Phi Phi National Park and Tarnbokorani National Park on 10 April 2019. To learn more…
Story | 12 Jul, 2019
Encouraging Community-Based Solid Waste Management in Thailand
In collaboration with the Coca-Cola Foundation in Thailand, Haadthip Co., Ltd., Koh Yao Yai Sub-District Municipality and locals, IUCN supported the launch of a district-wide community cleanup activity or “Kor Kuad’’ at Koh Yao Yai from 11 to 12 June 2019. The…
Press release | 27 Nov, 2018
Siam City Cement Group collaborates with IUCN to enhance biodiversity conservation in Asia
Bangkok, Thailand, 27 November 2018 - Siam City Cement Group (SCCC Group) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature to implement robust…