SIEP Learning Activities There are numerous learning activities which encourage and promote innovative thinking and creativity related to natural sciences and technology within the country and abroad while linking to local knowledge and appropriate technology for sustainable development. The primary target groups of the center are students, youth and the public, including officials of governmental organizations, the private business sector, local and international NGOs and international organizations. The Princess Mangrove Plantation After the partial dredging at Bang Tra Noi canal and Bang Tra Yai canal by the Border Patrol Police Bureau in order to prepare the area for mangrove plantation, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn planted red mangroves on 17 August 1994 and suggested to “do learn how to survive the planted mangroves and then plant more”. The lesson learned from this area later served as model for other similar mangrove planting sites. The “Princess Mangrove Plantation” is one of the important learning sources in the country on mangrove ecosystem and mangrove restoration. Energy for Environment Center The Energy for Environment Center has been supported by Energy Policy and Planning Office, Ministry of Energy, through the Energy Conservation Promotion Fund through the exhibitions of energy for environment which aim at providing information about energy efficiency and through training programs on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The two-way communication exhibitions are displayed and 136 THE ASIA REGIONAL FORUM ON BIODIVERSITY divided into three groups. Each group contains different methods to deliver information on energy and environment, such as using models or simulation models, give a demonstration, and do experimentation. In addition, there are two exhibitions on the Sufficiency Economy. The first station displays philosophy of sufficiency economy, the concepts developed by HM the King, with the support of the Crown Property Bureau. The other station demonstrates energy usage in line with the sufficiency economy principle, with the support of the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Ministry of Energy aiming at introducing knowledge on technologies of alternative energy and conservation to the real practice in local communities and communities all over the country. Wastewater Treatment System: The Integrated Constructed Wetlands The Integrated Constructed Wetlands is the system for wastewater treatment using natural processes integrated with plantation. The plants to be used in the process are those found in natural wetlands, such as bulrush, reed, and cattail. The wastewater from lodging houses of police officers at the Rama VI Camp about 200 cubic meters daily has been discharged to the area of constructed wetlands of 9.5 rais (1.52 hectares). The technology applied to this treatment is developed from the King’s Royally Initiated Laem Phak Bia Environmental Research and Development Project. Thus, this technology plays an important role in promoting environmental conservation and biodiversity. This wastewater treatment system is operated by the Wastewater Management Authority.
In Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 84th Birthday Anniversary
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