Chatchat goes to Rama 8, kayaking to collect garbage plant a million trees Villagers tease the governor for missing trash
On June 5 at 06.45, Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok (Bangkok) was the chairman of the activity. “Gathering together garbage in the Chao Phraya River and planting trees” at the activity ground under Rama VIII Bridge and Suan Luang Rama 8, Bang Phlat District, on the occasion of World Environment Day 2022 (World Environment Day 2022), with Mr. Khachit Chatchavanich, Permanent Secretary of Bangkok. Chatri Wattanakhejorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Bangkok, Mr. Wirat Manansitwong, Director of the Office of the Environment and representatives of the Marine Department Bang Phlat District Director Departments under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and related officials including people participating in the activities
Mr. Chatchat said According to the United Nations (UN), the 5th of June every year. it’s world environment day This year is a campaign concept under the theme. #OnlyOneEarth As we know, there are billions of stars in the galaxy. But there is only one world, so we must keep it. But if we say that the world will look too big, he talks regarding Only One Bangkok, which means there is only one Bangkok. only one area Can be digested to the community because it is more relevant to our lives. To pass on the environment to the children who happened today who still have to live in this same Bangkok.
Mr. Chatchat said According to its policy that by 2030 must reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions to zero (Net zero), including the policy to plant 1 million trees, must be achieved within 4 years. If there is no cooperation from the people, therefore, it must encourage cooperation from partners, networks, communities and people, with Bangkok as the leader.
After that, Mr. Chatchat honked his horn to release a convoy of 50 garbage collection boats. After that, Mr. Chatchart took off in a red kayak No. 05 to survey the rubbish in the Chao Phraya River for more than 30 minutes as there was no trash in the river.
Reporters reported that While Mr. Chatchat was on the boat to collect garbage. There were also people informing Mr. Chatchat that yesterday (June 4) there was still garbage. Because the governor came, there was no trash. Which Mr. Chatchat said, “It’s okay, no garbage today is good. We will help each other take care of it.”
Later, at 07.30, Mr. Chatchat presided over the planting ceremony of collecting trees in the 1 Million Tree Project at Suan Luang Rama VIII Park, where Mr. Chatchat planted mahogany tree seedlings. with government officials under Bangkok and the people join the planting as well. Both mahogany, Takhianthong and cassia, total 69 trees
The reporter asked regarding the policy guidelines for reducing carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases to zero. Mr. Chatchat said According to the concept of eliminating greenhouse gases to zero BMA must join with public organizations as a Greenhouse Gas Organization. By at least 2030, Bangkok must be a zero by managing 4 factors in Bangkok: 1. Transport, which accounts for 30%. Therefore, BMA is an example of reducing the use of internal combustion by using clean energy. ready to promote the electric train ecosystem Bangkok itself has to start using electric cars more, but also need to look at the cost. 2. Reduce energy consumption in buildings.
3. Garbage disposal Because landfills release methane. In the future, there is a plan to separate waste in order to create the least amount of waste. Wastewater treatment in the canals, which the Permanent Secretary of Bangkok has an idea to install grease traps in the community along with the construction of a wastewater treatment pond as well. The private sector and all sectors, for example, make Sunday a tree planting day. To create a green area according to the park policy, 15 minutes, all of which are the guidelines of the said policy.
