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Thematic Platform on Air
Pollution in Chiang Rai

  • Sector: Air Pollution
  • Country: Thailand

 ALC in collaboration with UNDP Thailand and UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub for Asia Pacific SDG Integration team.

Profiles and Narratives
Chaisai
Lawan
Arisa
Atid
Manon
Chapaka
Impact Levels
  • Community actions11
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  • Small and mid scale initiatives11
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  • Large scale initiatives11
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  • New public services13
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  • New regulation mechanisms5
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NameChaisai
Age55
JobHighland farmer
Key narrative

Burning is not an act of lack of awareness, but because there is no alternative for us

 

NameLawan
Age20
JobStudent
Key narrative

Until we don't understand the community and work together, nothing will change

NameArisa
Age36
JobState enterprise employee
Key narrative

Even if we reduce burning in our country, we can´t control transboundary haze

NameAtid
Age40
JobRice/Corn farmer
Key narrative

Government shows no  interest to help farmers

NameManon
Age32
JobTeacher
Key narrative

Air pollution determines our children's quality of life

NameChapaka
Age45
JobLocal business owner
Key narrative

If we don't act soon, the poverty rate and inequalities will increase

The result of the SIP in Chiang Rai is the people powered portfolio of 45 interconnected initiatives within the 5 levels of intervention. 
 

The portfolio is divided in three main thematic areas: sustainable agriculture, infrastructure (waste management system and transportation), and transboundary actions (public awareness, transboundary haze, intersectoral collaboration). These areas were identified through the systems mapping, deep listening and collective sensemaking implemented in the Chiang Rai province where the main sources of air pollution are agricultural and forest burning, open burning, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions and transboundary haze which cause massive spikes in the air quality index that are detrimental to the health of the population. The process of co-creation of the portfolio is supported by the community, public and private sector, local NGOs and developmental agencies.