PROFILE THE SIRINDHORN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK The Sirindhorn International Environmental Park (SIEP), located at the Rama VI Camp, Cha-am Sub-district, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province, was established by the Border Patrol Police Bureau, Huay Sai Royal Development Study Center and Foundation of Mrigadayavan Palace, in commemoration of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 48th Birthday Anniversary in 2003. SIEP was immeasurably blessed by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn via grand opening on 19 July 2008. SIEP is administered by SIEP Foundation under Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, which is chaired by Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul. SIEP aims to be a learning center for the dissemination of knowledge and training on conservation of energy, natural resources and environment for youths, school and university students and the general public, both Thais and foreigners. It also promotes knowledge and experiences that can be applied in day-to-day life, with its goal of becoming an international learning center for the conservation of energy, natural resources and environment. SIEP has provided various and all-inclusive learning activities, creating innovations, and connecting science and technology both domestically and internationally, together with local wisdom for sustainable development. SIEP also operates as a living natural museum and serves to expand and disseminate the works on the conservation of energy, natural resources, environment and biodiversity in light of the initiatives of HM the King and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to become clearly evident of the Thai people and foreigners. SIEP is a place to study and learn about mangrove rehabilitation, beach forest, mixed deciduous forest and habitats of various species. It also acts as a center to promote ecotourism and historical tourism of high values both to Thailand and the world. In addition, SIEP has been acknowledged as a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by the United Nations University-Institute of Advanced Studies. ENCOURAGING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY 135
In Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 84th Birthday Anniversary
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