BANGKOK, 28 May 2019 (NNT) – The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) organized a seminar to hear opinions on environment to create correct knowledge and understanding of steering a strategic environmental assessment which will lead to development and preparation of plans in the organization.
The seminar was organized under the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Project. It was attended by representatives from the public sector, private sector, foundations, organizations and network partners. Lectures on Thailand’s SEA development guidelines were given by experts and representatives from relevant agencies.
Ms. Ladawan Khampha, NESDB’s Sustainable Development Advisor, stated that the SEA is a process of studying, analyzing and assessing the potential and capability to accommodate the environment from development of plan policy and plans by integrating economic, social and environmental aspects including comparing options. This will result in careful and transparent quality decisions and participation from all sectors. It is considered an important tool for sustainable development planning.
The SEA steering project is scheduled to open five seminars nationwide. Experts and representatives from relevant agencies will be invited to provide knowledge about Thailand’s SEA development guidelines to general people and development partners throughout the country. The seminars are also aimed at hearing opinions on steering and conducting SEA in Thailand.
