In collaboration with SEI, Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), Rajamangala Institute of Technology Isan (RMUTI), Lao participants, smart weather stations were installed at pilot sites and an induction meeting was held in 2024. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, from May 15 to 16.
Korat is emerging as a key hub for climate-smart technologies, driven by alarming projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that indicate the region is highly vulnerable to drought. Two pilot sites in Nakhon Ratchasima province were selected to understand vulnerabilities after surveys, discussions about the needs of farmer groups and an assessment of current climate risks and irrigation challenges. The selection of the pilot site involved discussions between experts from the Office of National Water Resources (ONWR), Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), and resulted in the identification of climate-smart technologies that are ideally suited to meet the specific requirements of farmers region.
The main objectives of the visit were to install smart weather stations in pilot plots, train farmers in their use and facilitate interaction with private partners.
Post time: Oct-30-2024