Environmental research

Implementing NGO/CBO: Royal Theory Followers Network (RFNET): Established in 2007 by a group of community called Sprouting Leaves who was interested in practicing self-sufficiency theory. The group launched activities and shared experience periodically resulting in several approaches in livelihood activities, such as reduction of expense and increase of income, environmental development and energy option. With more members, the group was established as a tighter organization. Location of project: Agricultural plain area along rivers and mountains in the vicinity of Kaengkrajan National Park, Petburi Province. The location is not grid-connected. Due to its remoteness, other types of fossil fuel-based were not always available. Target Population:50 families of Karang traditional group in project location the majority of which depends upon agricultural practice (corn, lemon and husbandry) and upon the provisions of forest /mountain ecosystems for livelihood activities . 30 families are project direct participants. The per capita income is THB: 30,000. Main Activities to be carried out: 1.Launching capacity building through training & meetings 2. Launching demonstration of activities: biogas facility and biomass stoves 3. Launching dissemination of project results 4. Launching participatory evaluation / knowledge management Anticipated Results and Indicators: 1. Increased capacity and awareness of target population witnessed by active participation in project activities, with 10 core members gaining insight on climate change phenomenon capable of articulating the issues and putting into practical use 2. Installation of 4 biogas facilities capable of avoiding LPG by 11,520 kg per year thus 26 tons/year approximately 3. Fabrication of 30 biomass stoves capable of avoiding LPG by 16 tons/year approximately

Thailand