Department of Environmental Quality Promotion
Bangkok,Thailand
Environmental Cooperation and Capacity Building
in the Context of International Economic
Agreements
Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon
Director General
Department of Environmental Quality Promotion
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Thailand
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Benefits of Economic Globalization
• Trade
• Foreign Investment
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Downside of Economic Globalization
• Trade rules clashing with environmental
standards
• Trade and investment rules undermining
national environmental protection
programs
• Income disparity continuous to grow
• Forests, marine resources and other
world natural treasures are overexploited
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Sustainable Economic System
• To reform the global framework of economic
policies and institutions in order to create a
more balanced global economy that is
environmentally sustainable and beneficial to
all people in a more equitable way
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Sustainable Economic System
• To develop international environmental
rules and apply them effectively without
interference from international trade and
investment rules
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Sustainable Economic System
• To develop trade rules and institutions that
take into account their environmental
impacts without intruding on regulatory
areas that are properly the subject of
environmental institutions
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Problem of Sustainability
• There are many countries that tend to disentangle
trade from environmental regulations, fearing that
environmental prerequisites for trade would
render these countries economically
disadvantaged
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The Case of Thailand
• Trade strategies and policies relating to trade
liberalization helped the country to diversify and
boost its exports.
• On the other hand, the situation has not been
favorable to the environment. There is weakness
of, and noncompliance with environmental
regulations.
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Environmental Legislations to Combat
Trade-related Environmental Deterioration
• Enhancement and Conservation of National
Environment Quality Act
• Factories Act
• Hazardous Substances Act
• Energy Conservation and Promotion Act
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How can Trade and Environment relationships
be enhanced?
• Technical
Cooperation
for Capacity
Building
• Capacity
building
of institutions
• Capacity
building
of human
capital
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Economic-Environmental Technical Cooperation
Modalities
• Information exchange
• Coordination of efforts in scientific
research and development of
appropriate technologies
• Exchange of technical experts
and researchers
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Economic-Environmental Technical Cooperation
Modalities
• Collaboration in organizing research
colloquia, fora and conferences
• Collaboration in establishing
research centers and laboratories
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Two Cases of Environmental Cooperation
with Thailand
• Bilateral
Cooperation
(with Japan):
Establishment of
the Environmental
Research
and Training Center
(ERTC)
• Multilateral Cooperation
(with ASEM):
Establishment of the
Asia-Europe
Environmental
Technology Center
(AEETC)
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ERTC Rationale
• Due to growing industrialization, Thailand
has been facing serious threats regarding
environmental degradation.
• Economic development has extensively
utilized production inputs.
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Environmental Research and Training Centre
Department of Environmental Quality Promotion
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
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BACKGROUND
• The government of Japan
supported the establishment
(2,314 m.yen)
• Technopolis, Klong 5,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani
• Area 11.68 hectares
• HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided
over the opening ceremony on March 20, 1992.
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Government of Japan Support
• Feasibility Study
• Infrastructure – building
• Equipments
• Experts in all related technical fields
and administrative advice.
• Funds to carry out specific research
and training activities.
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Counterpart Support from the Government of Thailand
• Land and
Infrastructure
• Staff – Administrative,
technical and support
• Funds to carry out
priority research,
training and
monitoring activities
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ERTC in 1991
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ERTC in 2007
• Main Building (8,156 m2)
• Training Building (3,000 m2)
• Staff Apartments
• Multi Purpose Building
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Vision
Is aimed to be a centre of excellence in
environmental research and development,
laboratory standards, and training for
sustainable development and better quality
of life of the people.
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Mission
Development and promotion of environmental
research
Strengthen capacity building for human
resource
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Responsibilities
• To carry out, promote and support research
activities in environmental fields, in cooperation with
educational institutions and relevant agencies
• To provide training for staff from central
government, local and regional organisations, semigovernment, NGOs, and private sector
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Environmental Research and Training
Centre
General
Administration
Sub-division
Cleaner
Technology
Centre
Human Resource Development
in Natural Resources and
Environment Division
Administrative Division
Standard and
Accreditation
Sub-division
Technical
Development and
Planning
Sub-division
Project on
Establishement of
Dioxins Laboratory
Human Resource
Development in
Administration
Sub-Division
Technology
Transfer
Sub-division
Research and
Development Division
Water Research and
Development
Sub-division
Hazardous Substances
Research and Development
Sub-division
Air Research and Development
Sub-division
Biomass and Waste
Research and Development
Sub-division
Noise and Vibrasion
Research ad Development
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ERTC Manpower
Government Officials
60
Technicial and Workers 18
Project Employee
Total
83
161
Ph.D.
6
Master Degree
31
Bachelor Degree
79
Diploma
45
Total
161
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Mission/Duties
• Training
• Research
•Laboratory
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Budget for fiscal year 1992-2006
Baht
140,000,000
120,000,000
100,000,000
80,000,000
60,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
0
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Fiscal Year
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Training Guideline
Target group have competence
in environment management
Target group
facilitator
operator
coordinator
Training/Workshop/Seminar
Curriculum Development
Training needs
SWOT Target group
Policy
Environmental Situation
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Research Guideline
People live in better environment quality
Direct
Appropriate Technology
Knowledge
Indirect
operator
Research and Development
coordinator
facilitator
Problem Analysis
Policy/Situation/Crisis
- workshop
- Survey
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Training Programme 1992-2006
Chiang Mai
Total 15,418 persons
Phitsanulok
Khon Kaen
Local and Regional 3,230 persons
Samut
Songkram
Chon Buri
Central Government 7,412 persons
Technical College
Prachuab Kiri Khan
291 persons
International trainees 200 persons
MONRE
4,285 persons
Songkhla
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Project of Capacity building for Local
Administration(2006-2009)
• Objective
• To enhance capacity in environmental management
for Local Administration
•Target group
• administer and staffs of Local Administration
( 7,780 Local administration)
• Training management system
Curriculum development
Train the trainer
Executive level
Staft level
Environmental
Cooperation
and trainer
Capacity Building
Target group will
be trained
by the
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Capacity building for Local Administration Officer
2006
Curriculum
Development
Training on Environmental
Management
trainers 391 persons
Community waste water
management
Community solid waste
management
2,144
trainees 1,753 persons
Teachers
Staffs from Provincial Office for
Natural Resource and Environment
Staffs from Regional
Environmental Offices
Staffs from Local Administration
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ERTC Research
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Study on Endocrine Disrupter Compounds (EDCs) residues
in environmental samples, Thailand
• Objectives:
Study on suitable molecular markers of organic pollutants and
an application of the markers in various media in Bangkok and
aquatic environment in Thailand
• To access the status of EDCs contamination in various media
in Bangkok and aquatic environment
• Targets compounds : PCBs, PAHs, pentatriterpanes (hopanes),
•
OCPs, surfactants (LABs, TABs, FWAs)
Study area : Bangkok, canals in Bangkok, the Chao phraya Rive
river mouths, coastal areas and the upper Gulf of Thailand
• Outcomes :
To estimate the EDCs residues in aquatic environment, Thailand
• To apply the molecular markers for monitoring and identifying
the specific sources of organic pollutants
• To support the establishment of soil& water quality standard, Thailand
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Development of Biopesticide from plant extracts
for substitution of harmful pesticides used in
agricultural production
2004 - Lab scale for plant extraction
- Formulation of Biopes
2005 - Pilot scale for SME production
- Quality control
2006 - Marketing, Toxicological testing, Waste management,
Tissue culture for raw material plant
2007 - Networks for customers, producers and agents.
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Investigation of Groundwater Contamination by Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs) Used by Industries
•To develop/apply the high
sensitivity Purge and Trap
technique for determination
of low level VOCs in
groundwater
•To evaluate the situation of
VOCs contamination in
groundwater in effected
areas
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Application of Wetland for Domestic Wastewater
Treatment
• Result
About over 80% efficiency
• Outcome
Already apply in 11 areas in Thailand
Technology transfer to local
governments in Nakhon Rashasima,
Yasothorn, Chon Buri, and also prison
officials in Pathumthani.
Wetland wastewater treatment units
are under construction in many local
areas.
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Eutrophication
in Thale
Noi: biogeochemical dynamics and its
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ecological consequences
Background
Thale Noi has been constantly degraded in habitat and declined
in biodiversity. Furthermore, eutrophication which frequently
occurs poses a serious problem of this ecosystem.
-High biodiversity
-Socio-economic values
-Thailand’s first Ramsar site
Goal:
to understand biogeochemical dynamics of eutrophication process
and its ecological consequences. This knowledge is crucial for
conserving and bringing sustainable development to the ecosystem
of Thale Noi.
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2
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16:1
Y = 28.2 * X
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R-squared = 0.69
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0
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10
-2
0
-3
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
DIP (umol P/l)
DIN:DIP ratio
Chlorophyll a concentration
log e chl-a (g/l)
Findings
DIN (umol N/l)
50
2.5
3.0
0
2
4
log e TP (mol P/l)
6
Chl-a & TP
-Trophic state is classified as eutrophic in terms of chl-a.
-Thale Noi is Environmental
enrichment ofCooperation
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-Phosphorus
a controlling
factor ofEconomic
eutrophication.
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Study on Biomass Waste Utilisation:
Bioextract and Compost
• Design/contruct low cost
bioextract containers/
compost bin
• Fruit & vegetable wastes/dry
leaves/waste from gardening
• Control/vary C:N ratio,
temperature, humidity,
conditions
• Analyse NPK and pathogen
• Test the product for various
types of plants.
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Study of Acidification in Thailand
•
To assess the possible acidification in
Thailand through wet & dry deposition of
acidic substances to the environment.
1.
Monitoring techniques for acid deposition
in forest ecosystem.
2. Modeling of transport and deposition of
acidifying substances over Thailand in
•
•
•
terms of:
Relative importance of dry and wet deposition
Turnover time of acidifying substances over Thailand
Deposition specific for Thailand to assess the importance of
acid deposition due to the emission sources in and outside
Thailand.
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Receptor Model for Evaluation of VOCs Source
Apportionment in Urban Area, Thailand
• Objectives
• Output (Year 2005-2006)
1.To establish the source profiles of
VOCs emission sources
2. To study the speciation of VOCs in
ambient air
•Appropriate methodology of ambient VOC
using canister-preconcentrator-GC/MS that
can determine 67 VOCs in ambient air
•Database of speciation of VOCs and their
levels in ambient air and sources
3. To evaluate the major sources of
VOCs pollution in BMR using
receptor model
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Road Traffic Noise Prediction Model
• Objective
To develop the Road Traffic
Noise Prediction Model for EIA
• This Model can be used for EIA
report, flat road traffic noise
prediction in the case of 2, 4, 6, 8
and 10 lanes roads with the
error within + 1.7 dB(A), and the
accuracy of 90%.
• The copyright number of the
model is 7981.
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International Cooperation During 2004-2007
• Study of Possible Acidification in Thailand (ThaiSwedish cooperative research under SIDA support)
• International Training Course on Acid Deposition
Monitoring and Assessment (under the 3rd Country
Training Program of JICA)
• Environmental Monitoring and Governance- EDCs
in East Asian Coastal Hydrosphere (under UNU
cooperation)
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Laboratory
Reference laboratory for
environmental sample analysis
• To establish/promote
environmental laboratory
standards
• To certify the environmental
laboratory (future plan)
Prepare for ISO 17025 certified.
• Standard reference materials
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http://www.ertc.deqp.go.th/
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Asia-Europe Environmental Technology Center
(AEETC)
 An Overview
 Objective of AEETC
 Principles and Core Function
 Legal Status and Structure
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AN OVERVIEW
The inaugural Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), held in
Bangkok on 1-2 March 1996, acknowledged the
importance of addressing environmental issues of
common concern to Asia and Europe.
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ASEM agreed that
 The two regions should strengthen
their co-operation in responding to
the environmental issues.
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ASEM agreed that
 Transfer of environmentally sound
technologies to promote sustainable
development
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ASEM agreed that
 The Asia-Europe Environmental Technology
Center (AEETC) would be established in Thailand
to serve as an avenue for enhancing such cooperation.
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ASEM envisaged that
 AEETC would undertake research and development
(R&D) activities, and provide policy guidance on
environmental issues of common concern and interest
for the mutual benefit of the two regions.
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Asia-Europe Environmental Technology Center (AEETC)
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AEETC OBJECTIVES
 Assist ASEM member countries in effectively
addressing environmental problem by identifying
appropriate technical solutions, providing advice on the
formulation of relevant policies and institutional
framework, and building institutional capacity in
environmental management;
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AEETC OBJECTIVES
 Serve as an instrument in assessing, adapting and
testing environmental technologies for practical
application in ASEM member countries;
 Stimulate strategic thinking on environmental
issues of common interest and concern to ASEM
member countries and provide a forum for
consultations and dialogues.
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AEETC OBJECTIVES
 Serve as an avenue for strengthening cooperation
and collaboration among environmental institutions in
the ASEM region, and for promoting technology
transfer
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Principles and Core Function
Guiding Principle
The AEETC’S guiding principle is to achieve a
balance between sustainable development and
conservation through environmental co-operation
based on equal partnership and mutual benefit.
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Principles and Core Function
Guiding Principle
 Undertaking of pro-active networking and
bringing together parties engaged in environmental
issues and concerns;
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Principles and Core Function
Guiding Principle
 Identifying areas for co-operation and providing
links between government, scientific organizations,
private firms and relevant NGOs;
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Principles and Core Function
Guiding Principle
 Serving as a clearing house, providing information
on environmental research and technology and
responding to requests for information and relevant
contacts;
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Principles and Core Function
Guiding Principle
 Supporting projects throughout ASEM to create
greater public awareness of the organization (s)
carrying out the projects and to disseminate the
projects’ results and facilitate their utilization; and
 Promoting and encouraging greater use of the
AEETC
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AEETC Activities
• Policy and management studies
• Catalyze, coordinate or undertake research and
development activities to select, assess, adapt, test
and demonstrate feasibility of environmental tools
• Training and information dissemination
• Conferences, seminars, publications
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Asia-Europe Environmental Meeting
(ASEM)
Senior Official Meeting
(SOM)
Senior Expert Meeting
(ASEM-SEM)
Pilot Phase Guiding Group
(PPGG)
Asia Europe Environmental Technology Center
(AEETC)
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AEETC-PPGG Meeting
Pilot Phase Guiding
Group (PPGG)
• First Meeting
• Second Meeting
• Third Meeting
• Fourth Meeting
• Fifth Meeting
• Sixth Meeting
• Seventh Meeting
• Eighth Meeting
Place
Date
Thailand
Thailand
Thailand
Germany
Japan
Korea
Thailand
Sweden
25-26 June 1998
26-27 November 1998
29-30 March 1999
25-26 June 1999
9-10 December 1999
6-7 July 2000
7-8 December 2000
28-29 June 2001
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FROM
ASEM MEMBERS
AEETC
FUNDING
Countries
1.Austria
2.Sweden
3.Singapore
4.The Netherlands
5.Finland
6.Thailand
7.European Commission
Euro
36,000.00
28,605.69
23,635.65
84,037.95
385,904.82
450,000.00
3,250,000.00
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FUNDING SOURCES
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION (3.25 million Euros)
• 1 million Euros for Three Large Conferences
- Megacity
- Bioremediation
- Public Participation
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FUNDING SOURCES
• 2.25 million Euros
- 10 % on top research and development project with
condition that copy right should belong to AEETC
- Out of 3.25 million Euros, only 10% was transferred
to the AEETC account
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Four Priority Areas
 The AEETC aims to provide ASEM member
countries with sufficient information and knowledge of
the factors that determine success or failure in each of
the four priority areas.
 Mega Cities
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Four Priority Areas
 Bioremediation
 Involvement of the Public in
Environmental Aspects
 Disaster anticipation, management
and remediation
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NETWORKING
 Network on ASEM process development
 Network on ASEM advisory experts on 4
priority areas
 Network on ASEM environmental
institutes and research
 Network on ASEM environmental
enterprises
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Access to AEETC Label and Premium Funds
 The Premium Fund is an economic premium that
is given to ASEM environmental cooperation projects.
 AEETC label is an ASEM wide recognition of an
environmental project that meet the criteria set out by
the AEETC.
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Conclusion
• Thailand economy has to strengthen its
policies toward “greener” trade.
• This could be done by way of adopting
trade-restricting measures for pollutionintensive export goods.
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Conclusion
• Increase R&D for producing green
products an adopting proactive stance
concerning foreign environmental
regulations affecting Thai producers.
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Conclusion
• These measures cannot be achieved without
building national institutions that work
toward realizing environmental
consciousness of the citizenry and the
national and local institutions
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