Department of National Parks and Partners Sign MOU for Vanapa Project, Advancing Carbon Credit Assessment with Remote Sensing Technology
On September 9th, 2024, at 11:00 AM, a landmark collaboration was formalized at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation in Bangkok. The signing of the MOU for the “Vanapa Project” brought together key players from the public and private sectors to advance a groundbreaking research initiative. The project, focused on carbon sequestration and net carbon dioxide balance assessment of deciduous dipterocarp forest ecosystems through remote sensing technology, represents a significant step in Thailand’s environmental innovation.
Leading the charge was Mr.Athapol Charoenshunsa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, alongside notable representatives such as Mr. Jan Channarong, President of the Ananda Mahidol Foundation Alumni Association; Mr. Damrong Sripraram, Vice President for Administration and Carbon Neutrality, Kasetsart University; and Mr. Varayuth Yenbamroong, CEO of mu Space and Advanced Technology Co., Ltd. Together, they emphasized the importance of this strategic partnership in addressing climate change and forest management.
On September 9th, 2024, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation signed an MOU for the “Vanapa Project” with key public and private sector partners.
The Vanapa Project aims to enhance carbon monitoring and accounting systems for natural forests using cutting-edge remote sensing technology. By employing Tier-3 Eddy Covariance techniques and data from permanent Flux Towers, the project will track greenhouse gas emissions and assess the forest’s carbon storage capacity. Additionally, the project will play a critical role in reducing the impacts of forest fires and improving community-driven carbon credit management.
With the collaboration of experts across eight organizations, the initiative aims to set new standards for carbon footprint assessments in forestry, contributing to the broader goal of expanding sustainable forest management practices across Thailand
