Local Education Programs on Climate Change
Climate change is a pressing global challenge that requires both awareness and actionable knowledge to effectively address its consequences. WU, aware of the impacts of global warming, undertook significant programs to educate local communities aimed at addressing climate change, focusing on risks, impacts, mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning. These efforts in the year 2024 aim to empower communities to build resilience and contribute to a sustainable future.
Community Training in Environmental Management
In 2024, a dedicated team from WU team, along with engineering and technology students, collaborated with the Center for Academic Services (CAS) conducting a training session program in Ban Laem Community, Tha Sala District. The program focused on environmental management strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. The training is aimed at:
- Promoting community involvement in sustainable development, emphasizing activities that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change.
- Encouraging climate change adaptation and waste segregation at the source within Ban Laem Community.
- Fostering community participation and risk awareness among residents and entrepreneurs regarding environmental management to reduce emissions impacting climate change.
CAS participated in the School Meet & Greet event organized by the School of Public Health at WU in 2024. The program targeted high school students from both local and provincial academies including Tessaban 1 School (Eng Siang Samakkhi) and Hatyaiwittayalai Somboonkulkanya School. The event featured five educational stations:
– Testing for food contaminants
– Basic life support techniques
– Industrial hygiene measurements and fire extinguishing equipment
– Forensic science applications
– Assessing carbon footprint reduction through trees
CAS led the station to evaluate carbon sequestration in trees, providing knowledge and demonstrations on assessing carbon storage. Students engaged in hands-on practice, enhancing their understanding of environmental science and its practical applications.
Ban Laem Homestay Community Waste Segregation Initiative
WU’s School of Public Health, along with the CAS, visited the Ban Laem Homestay Community in Tha Sala District. They provided mesh-type waste segregation bins and conducted training program on recycling practices and data recording for the Low Emission Support Scheme (LESS) certification. The training is aimed at:
– Supporting the development of greenhouse gas reduction activities in the community for LESS certification.
– Preparing the community to develop greenhouse gas reduction projects capable of trading carbon credits.
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals