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In a hotter future, what comes after coral reefs die?
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» PARIS - The fate of coral reefs has been written with a degree of certainty rare in climate science: at 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming, most are expected to die.
The land bridge dilemma
Life, Published on 28/04/2025
» Somjai Yhopkan was among 100 villagers who braved the torrential rain to attend a public meeting at the 3rd Mangrove Forest Research Centre in a hilly area of lush Ranong province.
Bangkok administration tries to curb erosion of coastline
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is working with several agencies to stem the constant erosion of Bangkok's coastline in Bang Khunthian district.
Thailand's mangrove forests to be land-tax exempt
Published on 22/12/2024
» Mangrove forests will soon be exempt from land tax to empower the country’s marine ecological system and rich biodiversity, says the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Asia's youth must lead green push
News, Published on 04/12/2024
» Amid growing global concern over climate change, Asia faces escalating threats from rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and coastal erosion. In 2023, the World Meteorological Organization recognised Asia as the most disaster-prone region. Thailand ranked among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in the Global Climate Risk Index, underscoring the urgent need for action.
Adapting cities to climate change
News, Published on 04/12/2024
» Relentless floods. Searing Heat. Vanishing coastlines. Thailand's cities are under siege from climate risks. Without urgent intervention, the worst is yet to come.
Building Thailand's climate defences
News, Somkiat Tangkitvanich, Published on 20/11/2024
» The world is heating up, and Thailand must adapt fast to this future or face harsh consequences.
Exhibition explores coastal changes
Life, Published on 07/11/2024
» The impact of capitalist intervention on a local fishing community in the Deep South is reflected through mixed media artworks during "From Nomad To Nowhere", running at Warin Lab Contemporary, until Nov 30.
Strengthening vulnerable coastlines
Oped, Published on 05/11/2024
» Roughly 40% of the world's population inhabits coastal areas. In addition to being home to 12 of the world's 15 largest cities, these regions serve as an essential lifeline for countless small villages and towns. With around 80% of international trade passing through seaports, coastal regions also play an outsize economic role, accounting for 60-70% of global GDP.
United Nations Development Programme tie-up to bolster climate change resilience
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» Efforts are being made to strengthen Thailand's ability to deal with the increasing threat of climate change.