🌊 SDG 14: Life Below Water NSTRU: Conserving Fresh-water Ecosystems and Sustainable Aquaculture
💧 Educational Programmes on Fresh-water Ecosystems (Year: 2024)
The Faculty of Science and Technology organized a workshop titled **”Prototype Smart Water Management System for Pak Phanang River Prawn Farming”** to equip prawn farmers and local fishers with knowledge to improve the quality of prawn farming by replacing traditional methods.
🌱 Goals for Sustainable Aquaculture and Water Conservation:
- Quality Improvement: Increase the value of Pak Phanang River prawn production and ensure the prawns are safe from hazardous chemicals.
- Pollution Reduction: Prevent wastewater from prawn farming from being discharged into natural water sources.
- Water Management: Conserve water and reduce the amount of raw water needed during the dry season.
🔗 Reference Links:
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🐠 Research: Indigenous Fish and Freshwater Ecosystems
“Innovation in Breeding and Ecological Technology for Indigenous Pla Cha-On Fish in the Pak Phanang River Basin”
This project is a crucial initiative that provides local communities with knowledge about **water management, conservation, and freshwater ecosystems**.
🌱 Sustainable Goals and Community Benefits:
- ▪ **Biodiversity Conservation:** Focuses on preserving the **biodiversity of indigenous fish** (Pla Cha-On).
- ▪ **Water and Food Security:** Not only helps conserve water resources but also enhances **household food security** through the use of sustainable breeding technology.
- ▪ **Holistic Approach:** Promotes a holistic approach to maintaining the **Pak Phanang River Basin ecosystem**.
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🎣 Sustainable Fisheries: Coastal Community Outreach (Year: 2024)
Academic Service Project for Coastal Aquaculture Management and Processing
This project, part of the Strategic Plan for Strengthening Social Power for the 2024 Fiscal Year, focuses on the **Development and Enhancement of Innovation in Coastal Aquaculture Management and the Sustainable Processing of Local Marine Fishery Resources** in Tha Sala Sub-district.
🤝 Collaborative Local Groups in Tha Sala:
This initiative is conducted in collaboration with the following local groups, emphasizing a participatory approach to sustainable fisheries:
- ▪ Ban Sa Bua Local Fishery Conservation Group
- ▪ Sam Phan Local Fishery Group of Tha Sala Bay
- ▪ Ban Sa Bua Blue Swimming Crab Bank Community Enterprise
- ▪ Raan Kon Jub Pla (The Fish Catchers’ Shop) Community Enterprise
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🏖️ Sustainable Tourism & Coastal Resource Management (SDG 14 & 17)
Pak Nakhon Community Tourism Homestay Development
Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University collaborated with the **Pak Nakhon Sub-district Administrative Organization (SAO)**, **Ban Khlong Khut community leaders**, and the **Pak Nakhon Homestay Group** to collectively develop **community-based tourism** in alignment with the government’s strategy.
🌱 A Model for Sustainable Coastal Management:
- ▪ The project serves as a model for **managing coastal resources** and advancing the goals of community-based tourism.
- ▪ It empowers local leaders and encourages **community participation in managing tourism and water resources** to help maintain the ecological balance of the **Pak Nakhon Bay area**.
📅 Opening Ceremony Details:
- ▪ Date: July 29, 2024
- ▪ Location: Pak Nakhon Community Tourism Homestay in Ban Khlong Khut.
🔗 Reference Link:
#NSTRU #SDG14 #SDG17 #CommunityTourism #CoastalManagement
🦀 Local Fisheries Conservation and Eco-tourism: Pak Phun Model
Research Project: “Pak Phun Local Fisheries”
The university is implementing this project, focusing on **knowledge management** to enable the community to improve their quality of life alongside the **conservation of local fishery resources** within the Pak Phun Municipal area.
💡 Strategy: Linking Livelihood with Eco-tourism:
- ▪ **Sustainable Economy:** The project promotes a sustainable community economy by linking the fisherfolk’s way of life with **eco-tourism**.
- ▪ **Value Creation:** Includes organizing the **”Boat Trip, Eat Crab, See Fireflies” festival** to generate **supplementary income** and add value to existing resources.
- ▪ **Conservation Awareness:** Simultaneously raises **environmental conservation awareness** among both community members and tourists.
#NSTRU #SDG14 #EcoTourism #FisheriesConservation #SustainableCommunity
🌳 New Generation Youth Camp: Raising Sustainable Environmental Awareness
“New Generation Youth Camp: OBEC Youth Camp”
Held on **September 17, 2024**, this event aimed at raising **sustainable environmental awareness** among youth through practical action focused on resource restoration and management.
🛠️ Key Activities for Ecosystem Enhancement:
- ▪ **Mangrove planting:** Helps restore natural aquatic animal nurseries (SDG 14).
- ▪ Construction of **”crab houses” or “fish houses”** (artificial habitats) to manage and enhance local fishery resources (SDG 14).
💡 Promoting Sustainable Community Development:
- ▪ The activity promoted the youth’s understanding of the connection between **resource conservation and the development of sustainable community tourism** (SDG 8 & 14).
- ▪ This entire effort is a crucial mechanism for supporting and creating a **circular economy** within local communities (SDG 12 & 8).
🔗 Reference Link:
#NSTRU #SDG14 #YouthCamp #MangrovePlanting #CircularEconomy
🚫 Overfishing Awareness: Responsible Blue Swimming Crab Fishery
“Blue Swimming Crab Local Fishery at Ban Sa Bua”
This activity provides crucial knowledge about **overfishing** and its impact on the ecosystem to the local community in Tha Sala Sub-district.
💡 Promoting Responsible Fishing and Conservation:
- ▪ **Community Participation:** Promotes the participation of the local community in **controlling and monitoring fishing activities**.
- ▪ **Anti-IUU Campaign:** Includes campaigns to avoid the use of **illegal fishing gear** (IUU: Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing).
- ▪ **Resource Management:** Aims to reduce the impact on blue swimming crab resources and the marine ecosystem, representing **responsible resource management for the sustainability of the fishing profession**.
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