RCE Trang - 2023

(2021) Seagrass Ecosystem for Sustainable Development
Basic Information
Title of project : 
(2021) Seagrass Ecosystem for Sustainable Development
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Trang
Contributing organization(s) : 
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Trang Campus
Focal point(s) and affiliation(s)
Name: 
Ponthep Wirachwong
Organizational Affiliation: 
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Trang Campus
E-mail: 
pornthep.w@rmutsv.ac.th
Name: 
Dr.Sanya Srivichian
Organizational Affiliation: 
Trang City Municipality
E-mail: 
rce@trangcity.go.th
Format of project: 
Power Point : Presentation of Seagrass
Language of project: 
English
Date of submission:
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Web link: 
http://nrei.rmutsv.ac.th/
Additional resources: 
http://www.trang.rmutsv.ac.th/trang/
http://www.trangcity.go.th/
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Asia-Pacific
Country: 
Thailand
Location(s): 
Trang, Thailand
Ecosystem(s):
Coastal
Sea
Target Audience:
Community, Higher, Primary, Secondary, Teacher Ed., TVET, Youth (Informal)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
Seagrass source on Libong Island is the largest source of seagrass in Thailand with a total area of 18,556.56 rai and it is in very good condition. There is a variety of living things and it is a habitat for the largest dugong species of Thailand. There are 11 types of seagrasses found mixed geneally, Their names are Ya Ngao, Ya Ngao Sai, Ya Ngao Sai, Small-leaved Ngao Ya, Pygmy Ngao Ya, Cha-Ngao Tao. dandelion grass Sawtooth grass sea chives grass chives needle grass sea scallion grass and sea grass as follows:
9. Libong Island
- Ao Thung Chin area 13,058.37 rai
- North of Libong Island area 3,296.11 rai
- Laem Phra Muang area 290.26 rai
- bird island area 1,911.82 rai
Total 18,556.56 rai
https://projects.dmcr.go.th/ Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
1.Management of seagrass to have abundance.
2.Dugong Conservation which is a rare marine animal.
3.Study on seagrass by types. and animals whose habitats is seagrass source, including Planting seagrass to increase joint area.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
October, 2021
Rationale: 
Learning on seagrass ecosystem found that seagrass source is ecosystems that produce marine life. t is also a habitat for dugongs, rare sea creatures. With learning on the seagrass source, it can create opportunities to develop the potential of students, and communities, organizational networks that leads to link the sustainability goals of Thailand, BCG Model and SDGs that increases marine animal productivity and create eco-tourism for sustainable development.
Objectives: 
1.To conserve seagrass resources to be abundance with seagrass planting innovation to increase area.
2.To conserve dugongs by using drone innovations for conserving dugong herds.
3.Support students’ learning of seagrass.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
1. Conservation of seagrass resources
2. Dugong Conservation
3. Support students’ learning
3.1 Study species and ecosystems of seagrass beds. Species of marine animals that live in seagrass habitats.
3.2 Planting seagrass to increase the seagrass meadows
Size of academic audience: 
People in Trang (640,000)
Results: 
There are increasingly seagrass areas and dugongs leading to economic development with good environment and quality. By Emphasizing on the conservation of marine resources in the dimension of community economy, seagrass is a sustainable source of marine animals production and tourist attractions for watching dugongs (Khao Batu, Koh Libong, Koh Libong Tam, Kantang District, Trang Province)
Lessons learned: 
1. The presence of a good seagrass ecosystem effects to an increase of marine lives. It is a complete food source and the increase of dugongs affects eco-tourism. Bio-economy development (BCG) for sustainable development
2. Management of education from learning in real conditions through the seagrass area creates learning opportunities for students, communities, a collaborative network for the conservation of seagrass and dugong resources.
Key messages: 
Seagrass, Dugong, Educational Management ,Sustainable Development.
Funding: 
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Trang Campus.
References and reference materials: 
PDF icon Seagrass Ecosystem for Sustainable Development.pdf
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere 
Direct
SDG 2 - End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture 
Direct
SDG 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages 
Direct
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
Direct
SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 
Direct
SDG 7 - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 
Direct
SDG 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all 
Direct
SDG 11 - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 
Direct
SDG 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 
Direct
SDG 13 - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 
Direct
SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 
Direct
SDG 15 - Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss 
Direct
SDG 16 - Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 
Direct
Theme
Traditional Knowledge  
Direct
Agriculture 
Direct
Curriculum Development 
Direct
Ecotourism 
Direct
Plants & Animals 
Direct
Waste 
Direct
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 1 - Advancing policy 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 2 - Transforming learning and training environments 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 3 - Developing capacities of educators and trainers 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 4 - Mobilizing youth 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Direct
Update: 
No
I acknowledge the above: 
Yes