On February 2, 2023, the Center of Excellence on Nong Han, Research and Development Institute, Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, represented by researcher Mr. Sakda Sansuphan, joined the “World Wetlands Day 2023” event under the theme “It’s time for wetland restoration.” The event took place at Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Park in Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province, organized by the Association for Sustainable Watershed Development and WWF Thailand, with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
The event included various activities such as a community lifestyle parade, exhibitions from multiple organizations, fish releases, ceremonies to honor Nong Han, local product sales, academic discussions, painting, water quality testing, birdwatching, a som tam (papaya salad) competition, and traditional sports. These activities symbolized and promoted love and unity within the communities around Nong Han, focusing on restoring the wetlands to their full natural potential.
The restoration of the Nong Han wetlands in Sakon Nakhon Province is vital, guided by a seven-step plan:
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Member states of the United Nations have endorsed the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, which consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals that emphasize the importance of balancing all three dimensions of sustainable development—economic, social, and environmental—in an integrated manner and with participation to leave no one behind. SDG1 Eradicate all forms of […]
On July 4-5, 2023, the Nong Han Excellence Center at Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University organized a workshop titled “Study and Compilation of Bird Species and Defining Resource Management Boundaries for Ecotourism Development in the Nong Han Area, Sakon Nakhon Province.” The event was held in the Student Council Conference Room, Building 20, at Sakon Nakhon […]