Sufficiency towards ESD

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1 Sufficiency towards ESD Asia-Pacific Regional Conference for ESD Educators and Facilitators Forum Tokyo, Japan August 2009 Kodchakorn Wisutvasudharn Thailand Environment Institute

2 Outline Introduction Unsustainable Earth Environmental Impact The Guiding Philosophy of Thailand ESD Implementation" by TEI Next steps of TEI Difference between ESD and EE

3 An Unsustainable Earth Population (billion) Megacities (>8million million) Food Production(cal cal/capita-day) yr) Fish Catch (million tons/yr Water Use (km 3 /yr CO 2 Emission (billion tons/yr yr) yr) Atmospheric CFC (ppb) Rainforest Cover(% of 50 level) Elephants (million) Source : C.C.Chao, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan

4 Environmental Impacts Global/ Regional/ Local Impacts Global Warming Gaseous compounds adsorb infrared light and trap heat radiation Ozone Depletion Ozone can be destroyed by chemicals that react with it directly Acidification Emission of acid can degrade some material Photochemical Smog Formation CO, VOCs,, and NO X with UV-light can form O3, peroxyacetyl nitrate and peroxybenzoyl nitrate Oxygen Depletion Emission of organic matter to the water environment Human Health Heavy Metal Cd, Pb,, Hg, etc Wastewater, hazardous wastes, etc.

5 The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy His Majesty the King of Thailand developed and introduced SEP in all Royal Projects in Thailand (since 1974) Sufficiency Economy Philosophy is a tool for achieving SD, especially in poor rural areas. SEP approaches SD utilizing systems approach, scientific thinking and appropriate technology SEP applies the concept of Living in Balance with Nature Source:Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon

6 Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy of His Majesty the King The Middle Path Moderation Reasonableness Self Immunity Wisdom Condition (an application of knowledge with due consideration and prudence ) Leading to Moral Condition (honesty, integrity, diligence, patience, perseverance) Life/Economy Economy/Society / / / / Balance/Stable/Sustainable

7 Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy of His Majesty the King The 10th Economic and Social Development Plan ( ) 2016) of Thailand sets goal to achieve Green and Happy Society & National Education Plan ( ) Ministry of Education formulates strategies for schools The middle path Sustainable and balanced development Well-being for Thai people

8 ESD Implementation by TEI Theme: Climate Change Beneficiary Groups Community Local Communities Villagers Local NGOs Basic Education Government and Municipal Schools Primary Secondary Academia Graduate students Undergraduate students Youth Municipal Schools Villagers

9 Climate Change Topics and Tools Projects Topics Tools Energy School (DAWN Project) Cleaner Technology School School for Better Climate Stop Global Warming Sufficiency A road to reduce global warming Energy Consumption Energy Conservation Climate Change Climate Change Climate Change& Sustainable Consumption LCA,PIL, WSA CT, P-D-C-A Handbook, Capacity-Building for Teachers Carbon Tracking,Green Map, Student Camp, LCA LCA, EF, WSA Sufficiency Economy Philosophy LCA : Life Cycle Assessment PIL : Participation, Integration & Learning WSA : Whole School Approach EF: Ecological Footprint CT: Cleaner Technology P-D-C-A: Plan Do Check Action (Continuous Improvement Approach)

10 Methodology: Sufficiency towards ESD

11 Change Thoughtful hearing and learning. Science and technology for a more sustainable world Knowledge Mindful living Be aware that everything consumes energy Reasonable individual basis Moral Benevolent friendship: Giving and sharing Sustainable consumption Moderation Less meat Seasonal vegetables and fruits Organic farming and organic products Practical actions Self-immunity Self-help, Community Organization Networking/Partnership e.g. Eco labeling Source : Dr.Chamniern Vorratnchaiphan,Thailand Environment Institute

12 Green Area WSA Planning for Green School Student Center Learning with Local Media Resource Teaching and Learning Integration to curriculum Energy efficient Appliance Change School and Society Learning with Community WSA LCA No chemical Playground Bio Fertilizer Water reusable for School vegetables LCA PIL Extra Curricular Activities School Management PIL PIL Green Board with Green Information Community Participation GarbageSegregation Green Wall with Nature picture WSA LCA : Life Cycle Assessment PIL : Participation, Integration & Learning WSA : Whole School Approach with holistic and integration approach

13 Integration of Climate Change into Classroom Community Learning Resource Biodiversity Enhancement 7 Majors Activities School Garbage Management Sufficiency Lifestyle Efficient Use of Resources Bio-product

14 Next step of TEI ESD in Urban Context UN forecast that, by 2050, 70% of global population will be urbanites. Major Impacts on Economy, Society and Environment of Urban Settlement. Strengthening education on sustainable urban development Methodology Brainstorming with educators and relevant sectors to develop Education Management for Sustainable Urban Development Framework. Documentation all 1600 municipalities and selected 10 cases as a good practice on ESD for sustainable urban development. Public Forum to experience sharing and establish network.

15 Difference between ESD and EE Environment Education Environmentalists and educators know the solution to EE issues. We must stop/delay development. Balancing the quality of human life and the quality of the environment. Focussing on environment problem. Education for Sustainability Focussing on social, economic and environment problem. All people should be involved in decisions about the best solutions. ons. There are many possible ways of development. Balancing the needs of present generations to the needs of the future f generations.

16 Our World has enough for each person s need, but not for his greed. You must be the change you wish to see the world Mahatma Gandhi Change Now for All Tomorrow

17 Thank you Kodchakorn Wisutvasudharn Researcher Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) 16/151 Muang Thong Thani, Bond Street, Bangpood, Nonthaburi Tel. (662) ext. 219 Fax. (662) kodchakorn@tei.or.th Web Site : tei.or.th