Mr. Aekvarunyoo Amrapala, BMA. Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok revealed that according to the United Nations (UN), June 5 of every year is designated as World Environment Day and the United Nations Environment Program has been established. : UNEP) up
To carry out environmental activities to make the world aware and jointly take care of the environment. In 2024, UNEP set a campaign under the topic LAND RESTORATION, DESERTIFICATION & DROUGHT RESILIENCE “to recover the land. Fighting the Drought Crisis” BMA. by the Environment Agency
Therefore, activities are scheduled to communicate the drive for a sustainable, good environmental city. In line with activities during World Environment Day month. To raise awareness and encourage all sectors to be aware of the problems of the effects of environmental destruction, 4 activities include:
Campaign activities to promote and create participation on World Environment Day 2024 by BMA. and environmental network partners, both public and private, organized activities between 1 – 10 June 2024, such as planting trees Developing and cleaning roads or areas dredging canals To be a water receiving area for use during the dry season, etc.
In addition, it promotes participation from environmental network partners in both the public and private sectors. in taking care of the city Answering the needs of a changing city because of you According to the concept of the Bangkok Exhibition (BKK EXPO 2024), the area beside the Benjakiti Forest Park Museum building, Benjakiti Park, Khlong Toei District, has been opened to organize activities. “Sustainable Market” invites environmental network agencies to Participate in exhibiting environmental performance results Management Innovation or activities to save the world
which is a cooperation in caring for the environment to drive Bangkok to be a sustainable environmental city, such as showcasing electric vehicle innovations Reusing used products Drink distribution project To reduce waste, reduce the creation of plastic, etc. Exhibited between 20 – 23 June 2024 between 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. by organizing a sustainable market event. will be connected to the Bangkok Exhibition or BKK EXPO 2024 held in BMA. under the concept #The city can change because of you.
As for activity number 3, a photography contest is scheduled. “Stories from a 15-minute garden” with the topic “Me, We, Him, You” to promote to the public the “15-minute garden,” which is a public green space. that the public can access by walking within 15 minutes or approximately 800 meters according to BMA. policy By inviting the general public
Participate in sending activity photos to tell your impressions of using the 15-minute garden service in BMA. The submission deadline is between 5 – 25 June 2024. Judging and results will be announced within July 2024. You can follow details on the website and Facebook page. Environment Agency BMA,
Ending with an activity “Inviting children to see the world through the environment: BMA Kid Camp” invites 100 children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are interested in participating in environmental activities. Within the event, children will have fun and learn through the environment and many activities. Such as dust detective activities, garbage separation, learning how to plant trees, cooking, and drawing.
DIY activities, creative waste, etc. will be held in July 2024 at Khok Nong Na, Thawi Watthana District. You can follow the details on the Environment Office page. BMA. Therefore, we invite interested citizens to join the activities throughout June – July 2024 to play an important part in driving a sustainable, environmentally sound city.
