Earth Day 2024: Environmental projects in Thailand

This year, we’re celebrating Earth Day 2024 by spotlighting the ongoing environmental projects and initiatives in Thailand.

Happy Earth Day, residents of the earth. A day that has been commemorated for 54 years as of 22 April 2024, the annual worldwide occurrence honours the planet’s environmental diversity while emphasising the importance of safeguarding it. Each year, Earth Day pivots on a specific theme and this year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Who do you reckon is winning?

To honour Earth Day 2024, we’re spotlighting the ongoing environmental projects and green initiatives based in Thailand. While we may be doing our bit by recycling, upcycling, opting for locally-sourced products, and more, the minds and faces behind these initiatives are honouring the planet we call home on a much larger, more meaningful scale. Not all heroes wear capes, some plant trees and conserve wildlife.

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5 environmental initiatives & projects in Thailand

Conservation projects by Thai Eco Solutions

Thai Eco Solutions designs and implements customised initiatives aimed to connect businesses as well as individuals to the environment. The consulting agency adopts a collaborative, supportive approach, and offers a plethora of services including: corporate social responsibility projects, eco-tourism, team-building projects, and educational programs. As for their conservation projects, the agency offers an array of dynamic ventures: tree planting in Thai national parks, mangrove restoration in the Chonburi province, and river retention in the Lampang province.

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The Green Bangkok 2030 Project by C40 Cities

A project launched by the BMA (Bangkok Metropolitan Administration) in 2019, The Green Bangkok 2030 Project is a venture based on collaboration among the public, private, and civil sectors, all poised with the ability and public support to enhance sustainable, green spaces in the capital city. The project is dedicated to increasing urban greenery by repurposing unused spaces in Bangkok, such as vacant public spaces, footpaths, spaces between buildings, canal-side lands, and zones beneath expressways.

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Environmental Conservation Volunteer Project by International Volunteer HQ

If you’re seeking to add environmental volunteering to your list of good karma, we believe this project is for you. The Environmental Conservation Volunteer Project offers individuals the opportunity to volunteer at national parks in Hua Hin, working alongside the local community on vital conservation initiatives such as tree planting. Additionally, participants also have the chance to raise awareness about environmental conservation and educate students at a local school.

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Wildlife Volunteer by Volunteer World

For those looking to volunteer for and alongside cute creatures, this project allows you to contribute to actual change in preserving some of the most vulnerable animals on the planet. By joining Wildlife Volunteer’s conservation project, individuals can assist in tasks such as animal care, habitat restoration, and community outreach to encourage sustainable living practices. From elephant sanctuaries to the Wildlife Rescue Centre to taking care of bears – you can choose how you wish to conserve Thailand’s wildlife.

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Big Trees Project by Big Trees

As the name suggests, Big Trees Project is all about trees and greenery. The project is an environmental volunteer and advocacy organisation collaborating with communities, government agencies, the private sector, and civic groups to raise awareness and engage in activities aimed at conserving public green spaces in Bangkok and beyond. Comprising of a dynamic mix of young professionals, the group hosts greenery-focused activities, workshops, and events designed to make Thailand greater and greener. Also, they promptly respond to residents’ reports of tree-cutting attempts.

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