Pacharawat” reveals orders given to the Permanent Secretary of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Instruct all departments to coordinate with relevant agencies. Accelerate the resolution of natural resource and environmental problems according to the concerns of parliamentarians. Especially the problems of PM2.5 dust, garbage, drought, and people’s land in forest areas.
Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, said: Has ordered Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, to instruct all departments to expedite solutions to problems related to natural resources and the environment. According to the concerns of members of parliament That was discussed during the Cabinet’s announcement of government policy.
In this regard, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Work together with relevant agencies Both in terms of solving the problem of small dust particles PM2.5 which has been designated as a national agenda. There must be prevention, surveillance and problem solving. Collaborating with all relevant ministries such as the Ministry of Industry Ministry of Energy Ministry of Transport Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Ministry of Interior that requires measures to reduce dust from the source both vehicles and industrial plants Including controlling forest burning. burning of agricultural materials To lead to a change in the agricultural production system and sustainable management of forest areas. Including creating measures together with neighboring countries seriously. To reduce the cross-border smog problem For the health of the people
In terms of preparing to deal with drought problems Has ordered to instruct the Department of Water Resources and the Department of Groundwater Resources Manage water resources to be sufficient to meet the water use needs of the people. Keep an eye on water quality in main rivers. Create understanding among the people in planning the appropriate use of available water. and continuously alerting to the water situation Especially following the situation in crisis areas.
In addition, he has ordered preparations for the establishment of a coordination and assistance center for victims of the Ministry of Natural Resources. To provide timely assistance to citizens who are experiencing drought problems. especially to alleviate the situation Arranging water service points for consumption and consumption, as well as accelerating the implementation of large-scale groundwater supply projects to solve drought problems under the royal initiative, over 47 projects and 48 locations, in order to solve problems for citizens in areas with severe drought crisis. Drinking water is stable and sustainable.
For concerns about dealing with climate change problems Thailand aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2065. Department of Climate Change and Environment It has become the main operating agency in the country. There is an action plan for reducing greenhouse gases of the country according to the national participation goals or NDC targets for 2021 – 2030 and the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan. It is a guideline for building immunity and coping with the impacts of climate change. Both in terms of water management Agriculture and food security Tourism, public health, etc.
In addition, there are measures to promote increasing forest areas as a source of carbon dioxide absorption. and generate income from selling carbon credits Regulations have been issued to encourage the private sector and communities to join in planting and maintaining mangrove forests in order to share carbon credits between the private sector or communities and the government sector in the proportion of 90 to 10 percent or according to the agreement. and pushing for the carbon tax mechanism or Carbon Tax as an incentive measure for the private sector. Currently, the draft Climate Change Act is in the process of being revised to provide a mechanism for reduction. Greenhouse gases as targeted Including generating income and opportunities for transitioning from the country’s economic and social system to low-emissions development of the country.
For solving the garbage problem He urged to build cooperation with the Ministry of Interior. Through the Department of Local Administration Promotion and Ministry of Industry To create cooperation in solving the waste problem covering the entire system. Starting from creating awareness among citizens in managing and separating household waste and community waste from the source. Upgrading 1,963 illegal waste disposal sites to be better managed. Encouraging entrepreneurs to properly manage waste in the industrial sector In order to have solid waste management in accordance with the country’s waste management master plan as prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources, including strict enforcement of laws. and expediting the enactment of new laws, such as the Electrical Appliance Waste Act, Packaging Management Act, etc., in order to be able to propose comprehensive measures to prevent and solve the current waste problem.
for allocating land for farming to people in forest areas Under the NCTC project, Ministry of Natural Resources Solved problems for the people in the form of collective plots. Including improving the quality of life for people in the area. But still maintaining the conservation dimension. To achieve balance and sustainability The land for cultivation has been arranged in the national reserved forest area. We have implemented the framework of measures to solve the problem. According to the Cabinet resolution on 26 November 2018 and solving problems for people in protected forest areas. It has been carried out in accordance with the National Parks Act, B.E. 2019 and the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2019.
Source: Thai News Agency