Environmental research

Implementing NGO/CBO: Nongkhai Environment Conservation Group (NECG): Established in 2007 as a volunteer group in Nongkhai Province with responsibilities to coordinate environment activities in the province, give advice to the provincial office of environment and energy, and serve as civil sector representation to give advice to the commission of the ministry of energy. Location of project: Agricultural area in Maung and Photark District, situated in a plain along Mekong River . In addition to power from grid, other kinds of fossil-based energy such as canned gas and gasoline are readily available. Target Population: 4,642 families in the location the majority of which depends upon agricultural practice (paddy, seasonal crops, para-rubber and husbandry) and fossil fuel for livelihood activities .45 families are project direct participants. The per capita income is THB: 35,000. Main Activities to be carried out: 1.Launching capacity building through workshop and training 2. Launching demonstration of activities: biogas 3. Launching dissemination of project results 4. Launching participatory evaluation / knowledge management Anticipated Results and Indicators: 1. Increased capacity of at least 80 % of target population on renewable energy from waste witnessed by ability and sustained use of biogas systems 2. Reduction of CO2 emission (from current LPG use in families) at about 11 tons/year as a result of 25 biogas facilities 3. Compilation of relevant experience for dissemination to wider public

Thailand