The Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) can be an effective tool for sustainable water resources management. The study focuses on “Huay Chuak” area which is a creek located in the Kon Kaen province, Thailand. In 2019, the Department of Water Resources of Thailand implemented an EbA intervention in this area, which included the construction of three sediment trap weirs and the riparian zone restoration. The objective of this study is to implement the tools for monitoring and evaluating the interventions using climate change adaptation parameters. These parameters are categorized into three dimensions: awareness, occupation adaptation, and conservation participation. The study examines the stakeholders residing within a 2-km radius of Huay Chuak. Data collections in tools include focus group discussions and questionnaires conducted with key representatives who play significant roles in their communities. The findings highlight the level of awareness among the local population regarding climate change risks and their knowledge of ecosystem services. The study also explores how people adapt their livelihoods, particularly agricultural practices, in response to climate change. Furthermore, it examines community participation in conservation efforts. Results indicate that the tools used in this study are effective for monitoring and evaluating the EbA intervention. Over 81% of participants recognize that increased natural resource usage exacerbates climate change risks. Additionally, many have adjusted their agricultural production plans by adopting crops calendar that require less water. Moreover, approximately 92% of participants expressed a willingness to maintain the weirs and other EbA interventions to ensure sustainable water management.

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Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation for Monitoring and Evaluation of EbA Intervention at Huay Chuak, Thailand

  • A. Yotmongkol,
  • R. Patsinhasanee,
  • A. Phumsripak

摘要

The Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) can be an effective tool for sustainable water resources management. The study focuses on “Huay Chuak” area which is a creek located in the Kon Kaen province, Thailand. In 2019, the Department of Water Resources of Thailand implemented an EbA intervention in this area, which included the construction of three sediment trap weirs and the riparian zone restoration. The objective of this study is to implement the tools for monitoring and evaluating the interventions using climate change adaptation parameters. These parameters are categorized into three dimensions: awareness, occupation adaptation, and conservation participation. The study examines the stakeholders residing within a 2-km radius of Huay Chuak. Data collections in tools include focus group discussions and questionnaires conducted with key representatives who play significant roles in their communities. The findings highlight the level of awareness among the local population regarding climate change risks and their knowledge of ecosystem services. The study also explores how people adapt their livelihoods, particularly agricultural practices, in response to climate change. Furthermore, it examines community participation in conservation efforts. Results indicate that the tools used in this study are effective for monitoring and evaluating the EbA intervention. Over 81% of participants recognize that increased natural resource usage exacerbates climate change risks. Additionally, many have adjusted their agricultural production plans by adopting crops calendar that require less water. Moreover, approximately 92% of participants expressed a willingness to maintain the weirs and other EbA interventions to ensure sustainable water management.