Sufficiency towards ESDSufficiency towards ESD

AsiaAsia--Pacific Regional Conference for ESD Pacific Regional Conference for ESD Educators and FacilitatorsEducators and Facilitators ForumForum

Tokyo, JapanTokyo, Japan2222--24 August 2009 24 August 2009

KodchakornKodchakorn WisutvasudharnWisutvasudharn

Thailand Environment InstituteThailand Environment Institute

OutlineOutline

••IntroductionIntroduction–– Unsustainable EarthUnsustainable Earth

–– Environmental Impact Environmental Impact

••The Guiding Philosophy of Thailand The Guiding Philosophy of Thailand

••““ESD Implementation"ESD Implementation" by TEIby TEI

••Next steps of TEINext steps of TEI

••Difference between ESD and EEDifference between ESD and EE

AnAn UnsustainableUnsustainable EarthEarth1950 1972 1997 2050

PopulationPopulation ((billionbillion)) 2.5 3.8 5.8 12.0MegacitiesMegacities (>8(>8millionmillion)) 2 9 25FoodFood ProductionProduction((calcal//capitacapita--dayday)) 1980 2450 2770FishFish CatchCatch ((millionmillion tonstons//yryr)) 1.9 58.0 91.0WaterWater UseUse ((kmkm33//yryr)) 1300 2600 4200CCOO22 EmissionEmission ((billionbillion tonstons//yryr)) 1.6 4.9 7.0AtmosphericAtmospheric CFCCFC ((ppbppb)) -- 1.4 3.0RainforestRainforest CoverCover(%(% ofof ‘‘5050 levellevel)) 100 85 70ElephantsElephants ((millionmillion)) 6.0 2.0 0.6

Source : C.C.Chao, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan

Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental ImpactsGlobal/ Global/ RegionalRegional/ / Local ImpactsLocal ImpactsGlobal WarmingGlobal Warming

Gaseous compounds adsorb infrared light and trap heat radiationGaseous compounds adsorb infrared light and trap heat radiationOzone DepletionOzone Depletion

Ozone can be destroyed by chemicals that react with it directlyOzone can be destroyed by chemicals that react with it directlyAcidificationAcidification

Emission of acid can degrade some materialEmission of acid can degrade some materialPhotochemical Smog FormationPhotochemical Smog Formation

CO, CO, VOCsVOCs, and NO, and NOX X with UVwith UV--light can form O3,light can form O3,peroxyacetylperoxyacetyl nitrate and nitrate and peroxybenzoylperoxybenzoyl nitratenitrate

Oxygen DepletionOxygen DepletionEmission of organic matter to the water environmentEmission of organic matter to the water environment

Human HealthHuman HealthHeavy Metal Heavy Metal –– CdCd, , PbPb, Hg, Hg, , etcetcWastewater, hazardous wastes, etc.Wastewater, hazardous wastes, etc.

•• His Majesty the King of Thailand His Majesty the King of Thailand developed and introduced SEP in all developed and introduced SEP in all Royal Projects in Thailand (since Royal Projects in Thailand (since 1974)1974)

•• Sufficiency Economy Philosophy is a Sufficiency Economy Philosophy is a tool for achieving SD, especially in tool for achieving SD, especially in poor rural areas.poor rural areas.

•• SEP approaches SD utilizing systems SEP approaches SD utilizing systems approach, scientific thinking and approach, scientific thinking and appropriate technologyappropriate technology

•• SEP applies the concept of SEP applies the concept of ““Living in Living in Balance with NatureBalance with Nature””

Source:Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon

The Sufficiency Economy The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Philosophy

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The Middle Path

ReasonablenessSelf

Immunity

Moderation

Wisdom Condition(an application of knowledge with due consideration and prudence )

Balance/Stable/Sustainable

LifeLife//EconomyEconomy//SocietySociety

Moral Condition(honesty, integrity, diligence,

patience, perseverance)Leading to

Philosophy of Philosophy of ““Sufficiency EconomySufficiency Economy”” of of His Majesty the KingHis Majesty the King

The 10thThe 10th Economic and Social Development Plan (2007Economic and Social Development Plan (2007--2016) of 2016) of ThailandThailand

sets goal to achieve “Green and Happy Society”

Philosophy of Philosophy of ““Sufficiency EconomySufficiency Economy”” of of His Majesty the KingHis Majesty the King

National Education Plan National Education Plan (2002 (2002 –– 2016)2016)

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Ministry of Education formulates strategies for schools• The middle path

• Sustainable and balanced development • Well-being for Thai people

ESD Implementation by TEI ESD Implementation by TEI Theme: Climate ChangeTheme: Climate Change

Beneficiary GroupsBeneficiary Groups

Community

BasicEducation

Youth

Government and Municipal Schools

Primary Secondary

Local CommunitiesVillagersLocal NGOs Academia

Municipal SchoolsVillagers

Graduate studentsUndergraduate

students

““Climate ChangeClimate Change””Topics and ToolsTopics and Tools

TopicsTopics ToolsTools

Energy School (DAWN Project)

School for Better Climate

Stop Global Warming

Sufficiency – A road to

reduce global warming

Cleaner Technology School

LCA,PIL, WSA

Climate Change

Climate Change

LCA, EF, WSA Sufficiency Economy Philosophy

Energy Conservation

ProjectsProjects

LCA : Life Cycle Assessment PIL : Participation, Integration & Learning WSA : Whole School Approach EF: Ecological Footprint CT: Cleaner TechnologyP-D-C-A: Plan Do Check Action (Continuous Improvement Approach)

Energy Consumption

CT, P-D-C-A

Handbook, Capacity-Building for Teachers

Carbon Tracking,Green Map,Student Camp, LCA

Climate Change&Sustainable Consumption

Methodology:Methodology:Sufficiency towards ESDSufficiency towards ESD

Mindful living Mindful living Be aware that everything

consumes “energy”

Benevolent Benevolent friendshipfriendship:Giving and

sharing

Sustainable consumptionSustainable consumption

• Less meat• Seasonal vegetables and fruits• Organic farming and organic products

Thoughtful Thoughtful hearing and hearing and learning.learning. Science and technology for a more sustainable world

Moderation

KnowledgeMoral

Reasonable

Practical actionsPractical actions

Self-help , Community OrganizationNetworking/Partnershipe.g. Eco labeling

Self-immunity

““ChangeChange””individual basisindividual basis

Source Source :: Dr.ChamniernDr.Chamniern VorratnchaiphanVorratnchaiphan ,Thailand Environment Institute,Thailand Environment Institute

Garbage SegregationGreen Wall with Nature picture

Green Board withGreen Information

No chemical Playground

Learning with Community

Student Center Integration to curriculum

Energy efficientAppliance

Green Area

Bio Fertilizer

Water reusable for School vegetables

Learning with LocalMedia Resource

Planning for Green School

WSA

WSA

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Teaching and Learning

ExtraCurricularActivities

CommunityParticipation

SchoolSchoolManagementManagement

PIL PIL

PIL

with holistic and integration approachwith holistic and integration approach

LCA

LCA

7 Majors Activities

Integration of Climate

Change intoClassroom

Community Learning Resource

Sufficiency Lifestyle

BioBio--productproduct

School Garbage

ManagementBiodiversity

Enhancement

Efficient Use of Resources

Next step of TEINext step of TEIESD in Urban ContextESD in Urban Context

UN forecast that, by 2050, 70% of global population will be urbanites.

Major Impacts onEconomy, Society and Environment of Urban Settlement.

Strengthening education Strengthening education on sustainable urban developmenton sustainable urban development

MethodologyMethodology•• Brainstorming with educators and relevant sectors to develop Brainstorming with educators and relevant sectors to develop

Education Management for Sustainable Urban Development Education Management for Sustainable Urban Development Framework.Framework.

•• Documentation all 1600 municipalities and selected 10 cases as aDocumentation all 1600 municipalities and selected 10 cases as agood practice on ESD for sustainable urban development.good practice on ESD for sustainable urban development.

•• Public Forum to Public Forum to ““experience sharingexperience sharing”” and establish and establish ““networknetwork””..

Difference between Difference between ESD and EEESD and EE

Education for SustainabilityEducation for Sustainability••Focussing on social, economic and environment problem.Focussing on social, economic and environment problem.••All people should be involved in decisions about the best solutiAll people should be involved in decisions about the best solutions.ons.••There are many possible ways of development.There are many possible ways of development.••Balancing the needs of present generations to the needs of the fBalancing the needs of present generations to the needs of the future uture generations.generations.

Environment EducationEnvironment Education••Environmentalists and educators know the solution to EE issues.Environmentalists and educators know the solution to EE issues.••We must stop/delay development.We must stop/delay development.••Balancing the quality of human life and the quality of the envirBalancing the quality of human life and the quality of the environment.onment.••Focussing on environment problem.Focussing on environment problem.

““Change Now for All TomorrowChange Now for All Tomorrow””

Our World has enough for

each person’s need, but not for his greed.

You must be the cchange you wish to see the world

Mahatma Gandhi

Thank youThank youKodchakornKodchakorn WisutvasudharnWisutvasudharn

ResearcherResearcher

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