February 16th, 2024, Walailak University (WU), in collaboration with Na Mai Phai Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), held a meeting to discuss guidelines for organizing activities to raise awareness, promote management, and conserve water resources for people at Na Mai Phai Subdistrict Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. During the meeting, basic data, and current problems of living weir were analyzed and utilized as guidelines for developing activities, enhancing the efficiency of management and conserving water resources in the area. This was achieved through the integration of activities to create networks, enhance management efficiency, and conserve water under “The Living Weir for Developing Community to Sustainability (2023) Project,” with Mr. Suthira Thongkao as the project leader.
From the aforementioned meeting, a conclusion was drawn regarding the guidelines for organizing activities to support the water conservation off university, relying on cooperation on water security with local, regional, national, and global governments. The activities aim to make the community realize the importance of water management and conservation through training, demonstrations, and practical exercises. A model community will be established, with strong water management and irrigation practices that do not negatively impact the freshwater ecosystem. Furthermore, community members will have sustainable knowledge, understanding, and participation in water management within the community. Also, this activity aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals.)