The most important implications of climate change for :

-Biodiversity

-Thailand is situated a hot and humid climatic zone, supporting a variety of tropical ecosystems. -15,000 species of plants -1,721 species of terrestrial vertebrate ->2,000 marine fish species -2,000 marine mollusk species -11,900 species of marine invertebrate

Human activities (over-exploitation, illegal trading, disturbance to natural habitat

and the loss of habitat)

the increase in extinction rate and loss of biodiversity

The most important implications of climate change for :

-Biodiversity

Human activities (over-exploitation, illegal trading, disturbance to natural habitat

and the loss of habitat)

Biodiversity-Increased risk of species loss/extinction due to synergistic effects (400 endangered species and 600 rare species)-Changes in species distribution/population size-Shift in timing of reproduction in animals/plants

Climate variability & changeClimate extreme events

The most important implications of climate change for :

-Food security

Climate variability & changeClimate extreme events

-Reduced agricultural productivity, especially rain-fed and summer crop Yields-More uncertainty about what and when to plant

-changes in seasonal distribution of rainfall-more frequent and severe extreme events-higher temperature

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Preliminary result for example only – do NOT quoteSEA START RC copyright 2009

Impact of climate change on rice production in Thailand

Climate Change Adaptation As A Development Strategy:

A major challenge for Southeast Asian countries

Source: Chitnucha Budhaboon, Chiang Mai University

The most important implications of climate change for :

-Water resources

Climate variability & changeClimate extreme events

-Unbalance of water availability and distribution over time and space(Seasonal shifts in water supply/demand with increasing water stress and shortage Freshwater availability, and increase in the number and severity of flash flood)-Effect on water quality and exacerbating many forms of existing water pollution

-changes in onset/duration and distribution of rainfall-more frequent and severe extreme events-Change in P-E balance

The most important implications of climate change for :

-Rural livelihoods

Climate variability & changeClimate extreme events

-Unstable and insecure livelihoods-Reduced quality of their life-Poverty alleviation-Their health

-all activities-related weather and climate-High dependence on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, water resources and natural resources

The highest priority adaptation measures :

-Biodiversity

-Promoting conservation and restoring native ecosystems-Avoided deforestation and reduced forest degradation-Improved land-use management practices-Establishing networks of terrestrial, freshwater and marine protected areas-Protecting and enhancing ecosystem service

Public awareness and participation

Climate change Biodiversity

The highest priority adaptation measures :

-Food security

Development and employment of new crop management scheme under future change -Switching crop varieties -Developing new varieties better able to withstand the effect of global warming-Introducing more suitable crops or shifting from crops to other plants and grazing-Providing irrigation and improved its efficiency and maintaining flood control -More efficient use of water resource-improved pest management and control-Promoting organic farms with reducing fertilizer use

The highest priority adaptation measures :

-Water Resource

Development and employment of new water resource management scheme under future Change-Promoting sustainable use, demand reduction, efficient allocation and equitable allocation-Promoting conservation of water resource (surface and ground waters) -Development of efficient irrigation systems and improvement of water-use efficiency -Increase in water availability (enhanced storage capacity, control of water pollution/water quality)-Improved monitoring and forecasting system for flood and drought -Drought relief and flood control/prevention-Protecting headwater forest

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The highest priority adaptation measures :

-Rural livelihood

Increased resilience to climate threat-Providing several options for rural livelihoods to adapt and cope with impacts of climate change. -Increased buffering systems-Institutional improvement and engagement (local government-people linkage and close collaboration-Setting up insurance system -Income diversification (Adding income-generating activities)-Community network for risk and security sharing-Improved monitoring and forecasting system for flood and drought-Public awareness & participation

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The highest priority adaptation measures :

-Rural livelihood

Check DamNew philosophy introduced by His Majesty King Bhumibol to enhance adaptive capacity of Thai people to Global Change

3 components of principle

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The highest priority adaptation measures :

-Rural livelihood

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