8 June – Krung Thai Bank Together with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Thailand, the island community of 21 islands and a network of 23 organizations jointly announced the Islander Declaration on World Oceans Day. which falls on June 8 of every year To drive towards the goal of sustainable tourism development. under the national strategy for tourism by driving the Bio Circular Green (BCG) model: bioeconomy circular economy and green economy ready to deliver fish to fishermen It represents a symbolic stance that island communities across Thailand will work together to protect marine resources. To preserve the fertility and maintain the wisdom and way of life of the island community. On the day when the sea level is changing (Protect Ocean: Tides are changing)
In this regard, all sectors have participated in organizing a seminar for islanders. Sustainable island tourism 2023 : Driving the island based on green economy from local to international Between 7-10 June 2023 at Koh Tao, Surat Thani Province in order to continue the project #UNDP Krungthai loves Koh Tao with representatives from the government private and social sectors share opinions Sustainable Island Tourism Development and net zero carbon tourism. to lead to a concrete approach to driving in every dimension It consists of a standardized management plan. financial mechanism economy and society Island management based on knowledge of resources and biodiversity, waste management and equitable distribution of benefits between the private sector and the community. Including creating alliances to develop the island from local to international sustainably
In addition, the Thai Environment Institute Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism Association (TEATA) and Koh Tao Rakban Learning Center Set up a waste station to sort and limit waste by type. along with recording and calculating the number of carbon tons that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the event This is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. consistent with the operations of Krung Thai Bank that is committed to driving the organization towards being a bank of sustainability (Sustainable Banking) creating growth for all sectors of society with a way to extend the results to other areas in the future To achieve the vision of Krungthai, side by side with Thailand towards sustainability . – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency
