Pilot projects in Trat, Trang and Pattani could build case for more funding
Researchers are looking into the potential returns from certifying Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Trat, Trang and Pattani provinces as a means to make money to help endangered marine species.
It is hoped the results will provide empirical evidence to secure fresh funding for environmental protection and management policies which should yield a profit later on, said Wiparat Dee-ong, the NRCT director.
Orapan Srisaowalak, an independent researcher, said the research aims to analyse whether environmentally friendly policies that also…
