Royal Sea Sanctuary - Thailand
Calling
all budding environmentalists, those wanting to save
Planet Earth, or those simply wishing to enjoy the environment
and all it has to offer.
Save
Thailand's beautiful marine heritage. This is an important
and dynamic environmental project that will entitle
you to work in some of the most exquisite coastal areas
on the planet. You will get involved in a range of significant
marine conservation initiatives that are dedicated to
preserving the ocean and its residents. One of the most
important aspects is teaching the local communities
about sustainable development and conservation.
Projects
may include keeping records of sea animals, guiding
tourists, helping out with English teaching and translation,
reforestation and research. There is much to fascinate
you in your free time. This area has a thriving gem
and precious stone industry and you will admire the
quality of sapphires and rubys mined here. For shopping
there are many local villages and towns where you can
buy traditional Thai arts and crafts.
There
are also cultural sites to tour: visit Notre Dame Cathedral
the largest Roman Catholic church in Thailand built
by Vietnamese refugees. Other historical sites include
Buddhist temples, war ruins and monuments to monarchs
and leaders of days gone by such as Taksin Maharat.
FAST
FACTS
In developing countries, 90 per cent of sewage and 70
per cent of industrial wastes are dumped untreated into
surface water, and 1.1 billion people do not have access
to clean water.
Climate change is expected to have major impacts on
water supply. Between 2.3 and 3.2 billion people could
experience a degradation in conditions of at least 10
per cent by 2050.
350
million people directly depend on forests for survival.
Over the last 20 years, 300 million hectares of tropical
have been cleared for plantations, agriculture, pasture,
mining, or urban development. Over the next 25 years,
a further 250-300 million hectares are likely to be
lost in this way.
75
per cent of the world's population depends primarily
on traditional medicines, many of which are gathered
from the wild.
WHY
JOIN THESE PROGRAMMES?
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To help conserve our planet?s resources
- To educate others about the importance of conservation
- To truly make a difference to preserving the environment
and its habitats
- To give back to the environment that has supported
you throughout your life
- For a rewarding, life altering experience
Region:
Chanthaburi
Duration:
2 weeks to 52 weeks
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