Category: Outreach and Engagement

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University’s Initiative in Supporting the Satit Walailak Pattana Community Enterprise Group of Pig Farmers The Center for Academic Services of Walailak University, in collaboration with faculty members from various schools and key stakeholders from both public and private sectors, has been engaged in enhancing the livelihoods of the Satit Walailak Pattana community. From 2020 to 2024, the university worked to strengthen local livelihoods by promoting sustainable pig farming, leading to the establishment of the Satit Walailak Pattana Community Enterprise Group of Pig Farmers, an integrated swine production initiative.These efforts have significantly improved local farmers’ incomes, reduced production costs, and created supplementary income opportunities, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering economic resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Despite their dedication to sustainable farming, local pig farmers faced…

Outreach and Engagement WU Social Engagement: Innovation of field surveys and plants data collection in old-growth forest areas in the case of Walailak University Botanical Park The Digital Communication Arts Program, Walailak University, in collaboration with the Walailak University Botanical Garden, led by Tanaporn Charoenthansakul, Wannarat Natee, and Busarin Nantaket, has organized the project titled “Communicating on Plant Conservation in the Original Forest Area in the case of Walailak University Botanical Park.” This project aims to enhance the natural learning potential of the original forest area and support the conservation and preservation of natural resources under the Royal Initiative. Additionally, it seeks to raise awareness of the value of the original forest area by educating local youth about the benefits of plant species in the original forest. The project has…

Outreach and Engagement Fan Palm: The Reservation and Restoration of Native Plants for Sustainability The Center for Academic Services (CAS) of Walailak University supports and promotes the sustainable utilization of native plants by conducting research titled "Fan Palm: The Reservation and Restoration of Native Plants for Sustainability in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The research was part of the Royal Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiation of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (RSPG), which aimed to explore and collect data on the local wisdom in utilizing fan palms in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The research also contributed to engaging with local people to raise awareness about the conservation of fan palms.The targeted areas of the research were three subdistricts in Nakhon Si Thammarat, including Thung Po subdistrict, Hin Tok…

Outreach and Engagement WU Social Engagement: Innovation of field surveys and plants data collection in old-growth forest areas in the case of Walailak University Botanical Park The expansion of urban, agricultural, and industrial areas in Thailand has rapidly reduced forested regions across the country, significantly impacting the biodiversity of plant species. Many plant species are disappearing from various areas, affecting not only the ecosystem but also diminishing traditional knowledge of natural resources. The Walailak University Botanical Garden has been entrusted with the mission of conserving and promoting natural resources under the Royal Initiative Plant genetic conservation project under the royal initiative of her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The project emphasizes three frameworks and eight activities, with the first activity focusing on the protection of resources within the learning…

Outreach and Engagement Walailak University offers Free Educational Outreach: Low-Carbon Tourism for Sustainability in the "Nipa Palm" Agricultural Area of Khanap Nak Community, Pak Panang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province On August 3, 2024, the School of Management at Walailak University organized a field study program to provide free educational opportunities to local community members about low-carbon tourism in the agricultural area "Nipa Palm" in the Khanab Naak community, Pak Phanang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, in order to promote tourism and sustainability. The School of Management has carried out four major activities, as follows: 1. Preliminary survey of needs for tourism activities that promote sustainability of the agricultural area "Nipa Palm" Since June 2024, the School of Management, led by Dr. Sukhuman Klamsaengsai, has surveyed the needs of…

Walailak University has implemented climate change initiatives as part of its 20-year Strategic Plan (2018-2037), under Strategy 5: Promote the Image as a Sustainable Happy Green University City, driving the university toward carbon neutrality. This commitment aligns with the Thailand Climate Change Master Plan, specifically aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The university assesses its carbon footprint from university activities under guidelines set by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization), which aligns with international standards. The assessment references ISO 14064-4 (2018), Greenhouse Gas Protocols (2001, 2004), and certain aspects of ISO/TR 14069 (2013), adapted to Thailand’s context. The fiscal year 2022 serves as the base year for this evaluation. The carbon footprint calculation covers three scopes, as outlined in the table below: The carbon footprint assessment from Walailak…

Walailak University is actively addressing climate change through its 20-year Strategic Plan (2018–2037), focusing on Strategy 5: Promote the Image as a Sustainable Happy Green University City. This initiative aims to drive the university towards carbon neutrality, in line with the Thailand Climate Change Master Plan, with a target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Recognizing the university’s critical role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in responding to climate change, Walailak University has issued a 2024 Climate Action Policy. This policy sets a clear goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065.Walailak University has established an action plan to achieve carbon neutrality, with the following key milestones: 2022: The university assessed its baseline greenhouse gas emissions to serve as a…

Walailak University, in collaboration with the Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment, the Provincial Climate Change Working Group, and independent organizations (NGOs) such as the Save Andaman Network Foundation, organized a focus group meeting to gather feedback on the climate change risk assessment in Trang. The meeting, held at the Trang Provincial Public Health Office and Trang Provincial Administrative Organization, presented natural disaster statistics and damage data in Trang area between 2016 and 2020, as recorded in the Trang Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Plan (2021-2027) by the Trang Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Administration.Additionally, future climate hazards and impacts were projected using mathematical models from the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP). Representatives from the Trang Province Climate Change Working Group were briefed on…

Walailak University, as a consultant to the Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment, supports developing provincial climate change action plans across five upper southern provinces: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Chumphon, and Ranong. This collaboration aims to facilitate greenhouse gas data informing as a foundation for provincial databases. Additionally, the project involves analyzing practicable and appropriate measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, tailored to the unique context of each province. The comprehensive plans cover five key sectors: energy, waste management, industrial processes and product use, transportation, and agriculture, forestry and land use.The collaboration follows the guidelines of the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC) and aligns with the declaration made by Thailand’s Prime Minister at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in…

Walailak University has undertaken a project addressing climate change and has played an active role in planning responses to climate-related disasters, engaging both the community and government sectors. In 2023, the university participated in meetings with the Federation of Thai Industries, Nakhon Si Thammarat Chapter and local business operators to develop a greenhouse gas management plan for the industrial sector, which accounts for 21% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the province. The sources of emissions in the industrial sector, categorized by factory boundaries, include direct emissions from energy use, production processes, wastewater management, and leaks, as well as indirect emissions from the import of electricity and external heat energy. Therefore, managing greenhouse gases in the industrial sector is crucial to mitigating emissions that contribute to climate change. Figures:…