Promotion of Watershed Area Sustainable Management
Promotion of Watershed Area Sustainable Management
The project location is a watershed area under the eco-system of the greater Mekhong River. In the location ,there are 8 communities comprising the Thai natives and 2 other minority groups, i.e. the Lahu and the Karen.The mid 70?s had witnessed a drastic change in agriculture in the area. Clearing national forest for mono-cash crop and applying chemical substance to boost up the yield has been become a normal practice. During the mid 80?s , three food processing factories had been built to accommodate the production from the field. These factories had drained untreated waste into the rivers where the communities had staged a protest.

In order to reduce and solve the environmental problems , the following approaches are to be introduced. Firstly, at an individual or family level, the economical self-reliance must be realized through group process. Secondly, revival of the long traditional community relationship with environment must be initiated, starting from communities to
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Mae Lao Protection Project
Country:
Thailand
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 9,005.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 7,330.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,405.00
Project Number:
THA/00/G43
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
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SGP Country office contact

Ms. Thadthana Luengthada
Phone:
66 2 3049100 ext 2131
Fax:
66 2 2804294
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Address

UNDP, 12th Floor United Nations Building, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok, 10200