Goal 14 Life below water

Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University participates in the “World Wetlands Day 2023” event, raising awareness on preventing the loss of key ecosystems in the Nong Han wetlands.

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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:

  1. Restoring legal benefits and rights.
  2. Developing a comprehensive wetland restoration plan.
  3. Fostering community engagement around Nong Han.
  4. Identifying causes of degradation.
  5. Reviving natural resources and biodiversity.
  6. Cleaning and removing accumulated waste in the wetland.
  7. Improving access infrastructure while setting protected areas for native wildlife, free from human interference.
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