Ocean accounts in Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand

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The Phang-Nga Bay Ocean Accounts project highlights Thailand’s efforts to integrate environmental, economic, and spatial data to manage its rich coastal and marine ecosystems. These knowledge products present key insights and methodologies for applying the Ocean Accounts Framework to solid waste impacts, the ocean economy, and spatial management in Phang-Nga Bay. This series of knowledge products aims to support Thailand’s broader adoption of ocean accounts, addressing both natural resource management and sustainable economic development.

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Summary

Pilot: accounting for solid waste in Phang-Nga Bay

Using ocean accounts to analyse the generation, management and impact of solid waste on marine ecosystems in Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand.

Ocean accounts pilot: Establishing a spatial foundation for Phang-Nga Bay

Creating a spatial foundation for ocean accounting using drainage basins and marine regions as core accounting areas.

Each report reflects extensive research and collaboration, designed for an international audience to showcase the application of ocean accounts in balancing environmental conservation with economic growth. The products emphasize the importance of accurate data collection, spatial foundations, and policy-driven approaches to safeguard coastal ecosystems.

Acknowledgements

These knowledge products were initially developed in Thai, originating from a study conducted by the Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources on ocean accounts in Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand. The research team would like to acknowledge the following contributors:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Walaiporn Phonphan - Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University.
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Chomchanok Arunplod - Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thamasak Yeemin - Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University
• Dr. Wichin Suebpala - Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University
• Mr. Teerapong Praphotjanaporn,  Honorary advisor
• Ms. Prapasri Pongwattana, Honorary advisor

Contributors from the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform:

• Michael Burnside
• Jordan Gacutan
• Sophia German
• Maria Alarcon Blazquez
• Bella Charlesworth

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