Rapporteurs’ Note International Forum on Research of Natural Resources Rehabilitation, Environment and Energy On 31 August 2020, Time: 9:00 am – 16:00 pm At Lecture Room 2, Energy for Environment Centre Sirindhorn International Environmental Park, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand Prof. Dr. Sanit Aksornkoae, Committee of Sirindhorn International Environmental Park Foundation kindly started the opening remark by explaining roles of the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park (SIEP). SIEP has showcased various activities related to the issues of environment. The location where SIEP is situated is the prime learning center with a boardwalk to study mangrove ecology and bird watching. He highlighted the ways to conserve the mangrove forest to achieve long-term sustainable development. He stated that the objective of this international forum is to share and exchange the innovative technologies and practices presented by the participants. As a result, environmental sustainability can be achieved. Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, the President of Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) pointed out the new challenges (such as GHG emission, waste dumping, deforestation, air pollution and Covid-19) to the natural resources and environment worldwide. He emphasized the roles of TEI in its responsibility and accountability in the management of natural resource in Thailand. Furthermore, he presented the Thailand’s 20-years national strategic plan with the objective to attain three main goals, namely stability, sustainability and prosperity, under the umbrella of sufficiency economy philosophy (SEP). The world will move toward sustainability with the advent of advanced knowledge and innovative communication platform. The key is to harmonize development and conservation. Staffs from State Audit Office (SAO) of the Kingdom of Thailand discussed how environmental performance audit (EPA) has the impact to the environment and natural ecosystem. EPA included protecting the environment and promoting transparent environmental management by monitoring the process of project implementation to ensure that budget has been spent for the benefit of the people. Ms. Areeporn Sittiyanpaiboon, head of the research and development group, Sirindorn International Environmental Park (SIEP) revealed the research result of how to select suitable plant species to grow in SIEP’s forest plantation area. The soil properties in each plantation area were different with respect to soil texture, salinity and
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