Conservation of Mangroves in Pak Nam Sub-District, Satun Province, Thailand

Project status: Ongoing
  • Duration: 2025 - 2026
  • Funder: Aramco Asia Singapore
  • Partners: Thai Sea Watch Association (TSWA)

Conservation of Mangroves in Pak Nam Sub-District, Satun Province, Thailand

This project is funded by Aramco Asia Singapore and implemented by the Global Environment Centre in partnership with Thai Sea Watch Association (TSWA).

The Satun mangroves in Pak Nam Sub-District are facing various threats including land conversion for development, over-harvesting of mangrove resources and environmental degradation with an annual loss rate of up to 2% per year. These threats are causing loss of biodiversity, reduced coastal protection and increased climate vulnerability.

To address these challenges, GEC partners with the Thai Sea Watch Association (TSWA) to restore the degraded mangroves while empowering local communities through sustainable conservation practices.

Objectives:

  • Restore 3-4 hectares of mangrove forest
  • Establish community-based conservation programme
  • Build local capacity for long-term management
  • Develop alternative livelihoods linked to conservation

Key Activities:

  • Establish a community mangrove nursery producing up to 8,000 seedlings
  • Restore 3–4 hectares of mangrove forest with planting 8,000 trees
  • Strengthen local capacity through community training programmes
  • Foster regional collaboration through cross-border knowledge exchanges
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