Publication: Factors in Community Adaptation for Climate Change Mitigation in Thailand
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Issued Date
2024
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eng
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application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
13 Page
Journal Title
Environment and Natural Resources Journal
Volume
22
Issue
3
Start Page
197
End Page
209
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open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
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Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies. Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Environment and Natural Resources Journal. Vol. 22, No. 3 (May - Jun 2024), 197-209
Suggested Citation
Tipmol Traiyut, Patranit Srijuntrapun, Wee Rawang Factors in Community Adaptation for Climate Change Mitigation in Thailand. Environment and Natural Resources Journal. Vol. 22, No. 3 (May - Jun 2024), 197-209. 209. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/115099
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EnNRJ Vol. 22 No. 3
(2024)
Thesis
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Factors in Community Adaptation for Climate Change Mitigation in Thailand
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Abstract
This study reflects the experiences of communities who have adapted to climate change in three different geological locations in the country of Thailand: by the riverside, coast, and in the mountains. The communities presented the lessons learned and identified key adaptation factors. The study used in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, with results showing that the community’s learning and adaptation to climate change were at a high level. The results broaden understanding of climate change in these locations and provide information for resource management approaches. Among the seven factors, five factors illustrated that they were highly adapted, including: (1) applying knowledge about nature, ecosystems, and traditional wisdom; (2) management that allowed the use of adaptations; (3) a shared vision of success; (4) collaboration; and (5) having a variety of options and approaches. Two factors that illustated that the community was only moderately adapted included: (1) learning about violent events and disasters; and (2) following government guidelines. It was found that a lack of information about the ecosystems and environmental resources they required for large-scale infrastructure construction caused issues. This is a problem, and the government must consult with local communities when setting long-term plans and assessing needs, because communities have diverse livelihoods and depend on natural resources. Hence, future studies should include climate change awareness and understanding of what is required by adding community needs linked to climate change adaptation into state development plans as well as utilizing the wisdom and traditional knowledge involving ecology held by these communities into sustainability plans.