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Sustainable development perspectives for natural resource management and planning in coastal areas of Thailand

AuthorPairote Pathranarakul
Call NumberAIT SSPR no. HS-92-05
Subject(s)Natural resources--Management

NoteA Special Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
Series StatementSpecial studies project report ; no. HS-92-05
AbstractThe main objectives are to examine the sustainable development approach for coastal resources management , primarily mangrove forests; to determine the optimum alternatives for sustainable use of coastal natural resources; and to suggest policy initiatives and strategies for planning a nd management of natural resources in coastal areas. Sustainable development is based on an interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral approach. It is characterized as multi-dimensional process, action oriented, people-centered oriented, a nd future oriented. Planning and implenting strategies are investigated: integrated multi-sectoral management approach; decentralized system of plan making, implement at ion , and evaluation ; redistribution with growth; local institutional strengthening; a nd people's participation. Promoting interagency collaboration, increasing public aware ness toward coastal resources conservation, and encouraging cooper at ion among local authorities, non - governmental organizations a nd lo ca l people's organizations are essential for coastal area development through integrated coastal resources management . Mangrove management plans should be set up through a decentralized process at provincial and district levels, supported by a data base and information system for participatory management of coastal resources.
Year1992
Corresponding Series Added EntryAsian Institute of Technology. Special studies project report ; no. HS-92-05
TypeSpecial Study Project Report (SSPR)
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology (SET)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSHuman Settlement (HS)
Chairperson(s)Weber, Karl E.
DegreeSpecial Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992


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