2) Local Educational institution has key role in exploration, research the biodiversity in each area and being a consultant/resource person to the working group from: - The Center for Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM Center) of Mae Fah Luang University - Biodiversity Center of Chiang Rai Rajabhat University - Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Chiang Rai 3) Local, National, and International NGOs and Civil Society Organizations have a key role in development of project proposals, coordinate with funding sources and other agencies in national and local level with municipality including co-operation to drive the activities of the project including; - Thailand Environment Institute Foundation (TEI) - The National Municipal League of Thailand (NMT) - Chiang Saen Bird Club - Network of 62 community leaders in Chiang Rai Municipality - Eco Youth Volunteer Network of Chiang Rai Municipality - International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) - World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) 4) Private sector has a key role in supporting the budget and knowledge via academics for the implementation including: - Thai land Business Counci l for Sustainable Development (TBSCD) - Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai - Chiang Rai Tourism Association The outcomes of such integration of “Plant Biodiversity” into the 8 Subject Groups are as follow; 1. Learner First-hand experience on hands-on learning, thinking, analyzing, problem-based solution finding, knowledge and links, knowledge aggregation, and applying the experience learned in one’s school and person life. This leads to mental stability, gentleness, artistic appreciation, rationalization, mind openness, compassion towards both animals and plants in the vicinity, and the realization of the value of nature leading to awareness and participation in indigenous plant and animal genetic conservation. 2. Teacher There are big changes ranging from classroom environment to outdoors learning, and more freedom given to the learners to create a product with more creativity, reduced lecture hours, teachers’ role transformation to facilitators and counselor, focusing on hand- on experience maximizing local outdoor environment, and establishing a better relationship of teachers from different subjects based on integration of teaching. 3. School Innovative and effective use of existing school environment for learning, as recognized and awarded by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as, “the first-class school botanical garden” portraying the commitment on conservation of life and environment, engaged by youth and teachers’ awareness, uplifting the image and academic quality of the schools under the municipality’s supervision. The school also becomes greener, and more pleasant to learn in. 220 Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Policy and Practice 27-29 June 2016, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand
Proceedings of International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for the Sustainable Development Goals : Policy and Practice 27-29 June 2016 at the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand
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