Natural Resources Management
Through its ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Thailand recognises the importance of natural resources for global, national, and local stability and productivity. As many depend on natural resources for their livelihood, the sustainable management is crucial.
The Thai-Danish environmental cooperation on NRM was specifically concentrated with forest resources, mainly in relation to protected areas. The subprojects were aimed at the protection of natural resources and biodiversity through sustainable use in accordance with the needs of local communities. The NRM activities tested and developed models for managing protected areas in collaboration with stakeholders. An approach taking outset in ecosystems and the involvement and participation of the local community and non-governmental organisations was successfully adopted by the Thai administration. The last subproject, Joint Management of Protected Areas (JOMPA), ended in September 2009.