Old village to establish the national standard
PUBLISHED: 26 Nov 2024 at 05: 01
With the release of the” Phuket Old Town Carbon Neutrality 2030″ effort, which aims to make the traditional old town Thailand’s first carbon-neutral region by 2030, Phuket made a major step toward lasting tourism.
At the 72nd Anniversary Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Old Town, Sorawong Thienthong, the minister of tourism and sports, just presided over the initiative’s launch festival on behalf of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Local government officials, representatives from the private sector, and leaders of the society all attended the event.
According to Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation chairman Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, the initiative was started by his foundation and gained support from Phuket City Municipality, the Big Data Institute (BDI) and thePhuket Old Towncommunity.
By 2030, the collaboration aims to establish a model for sustainable tourism development and achieve carbon neutrality in the ancient town.
The program focuses on reducing the environmental impact of tourism through successful asset management, waste reduction, organized recycling, and the promotion of community participation.
The project’s essential elements include the use of smart technology to track and control carbon emissions, as well as the use of color-coded bags for various waste types.
Importantly, the BDI has incorporated a cutting-edge technology to analyze customers, waste, and water waste data to track carbon dioxide emissions in real-time. In three years, the old town’s carbon dioxide reduction goal is 50 % by 2030, and 30 % by 2030.
Phuket’s decision to host the World Sustainable Tourism Conference in 2026, which underscores its commitment to protecting the environment while maintaining its attractiveness as a top tourist destination, is also noteworthy.
Attractions like the popular Lard Yai Sunday walking street, which attracts around 30,000 visitors weekly, showcase the vibrant culture ofPhuket Old Townbut also highlight the challenges of waste and carbon management.
As the world’s requirements for ecological tourism continue to evolve, Phuket government Sophon Suwanrat emphasized the need for specific strategies to address environmental issues.
Saroj Angkanapilas, the governor of Phuket, shared this sentiment and stressed the value of keeping the town’s heritage in mind while adhering to international sustainability trends.