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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

The  Sirindhorn  International  Environmental  Park  (SIEP) Background In  2000,  the  Border  Patrol  Police  Bureau  in  conjunction  with  Huai  Sai  Royal  Development  Study  Centre  and  the  Mrigadayavan  Palace  Foundation  under  the  Patronage  of  HRH  Princess  Bejaratana  Rajasuda  Sirisobhabannavadi  founded  an  environmental  park  at  Rama  VI  Camp  in  Cha-am  District,  Phetchaburi  Province  and  presented  it  to  HRH  Princess  Maha  Chakri  Sirindhorn  on  the  occasion  of  her  fourth  cycle  birthday  anniversary  in  2003.  The  Princess  gave it  the  name  of  “the  Sirindhorn  International  Environmental  Park  (SIEP)”.  The  Park  was  designed  in  accordance  with  the  Princess’s  initiatives  to  suit  the  royal  activities  conducted  during  her  stay  at  Rama  VI  Camp.  The  Park  was  designed  as  a  living  nature  museum  and  a  means  to  publicize  the  Princess’s  noble  involvement  and  ingenuity  in  the  conservation  of  nature,  environment,  history  as  well  as  art  and  culture  for  both  Thais  and  foreigners.  The  Sirindhorn  International  Environmental  Park  has  become  a  special  site  for  the  study  of  the  rehabilitation  of  mangrove,  beach  and  mixed  deciduous  forests  as  well  as  habitats  for  an  impressive  variety  of  fauna.  In  addition,  the  Park  is  valuable  for  the  promotion  of  ecotourism and  historical  tourism  in  Thailand  and  across  the  world. Currently,  the  Sirindhorn  International  Environmental  Park  has  demonstrated  its  potential  as  a  center  of  training,  disseminating  and  demonstration  on  the  integration  of  scientific  knowledge  and  technology  with  the  conservation  of  energy,  natural  resources,  environment  and  Thai  wisdom  to  students,  the  public  as  well  as  interested  Thai  and  foreign  visitors.  The  Park’s  buildings  and  location  are  advantageous  to  achieving  its  primary missions within  the  management  of  the  Sirindhorn  International  Environmental  Park  Foundation  under  the  Patronage  of  HRH  Princess  Maha  Chakri  Sirindhorn. Vision The  Sirindhorn  International  Environ- mental  Park  was  founded  as  learning  and  training  centre  on  the  rehabilitation  and  conservation  of  natural  resources,  environment  and  energy  that  is  consistent  with  the  international  standards  and  the  royal  initiatives  of HRH  Princess  Maha  Chakri  Sirindhorn.  The  Park  aims  to  generate  innovations  that  integrate  scientific  knowledge  and  technology  with  local  wisdom.  The  Park  also  encourages  the  application  of  the  philosophy  of  sufficiency economy  to  sustainable  community  development efforts  through  collaboration  with  its  domestic  and  overseas  research  and  knowledge  development networks. Missions 1.  To  develop  SIEP  into  a  model  for  the  rehabilitation  and  conservation  of  natural  resources,  environment  and  energy  and  the  promotion  of  renewal  energy  utilization  under  the  royal  initiatives  of  HRH  Princess  Maha  Chakri  Sirindhorn.  To  advance  SIEP  into  an  internationally  renowned  ecological  learning  centre. 2.  To  promote  and  support  study  and  research  collaboration with  domestic  and  overseas  354 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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