SATREPS is a joint research program that links Japan with universities and research agencies in developing countries to develop and apply new technology and acquire new scientific knowledge. The marine plastic research activity aims to: (1) Establish monitoring procedures for marine plastics in beach and coastal waters, (2) Establish monitoring procedures for marine plastic quantity and impact on the marine environment, (3) Develop new monitoring procedures for plastic wastes on land, (4) Submit recommendations for reducing marine plastics based on scientific evidence to Thailand’s governmental organizations, and (5) Enhance coordination among researchers and raise the awareness of local communities, public and policy makers regarding marine plastics.
Implementation duration
2020 (5 months)
Implementating partners
Chulalongkorn University, Eastern Asia University, Walailak University, Burapha University, Prince of Songkhla University, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
International Organisations and NGOs
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is advancing its activities around the pillars of a field- oriented approach, human security, and enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and speed. JICA implements cooperation projects with the Government of Thailand through 3 principal schemes, namely Technical Cooperation, ODA Loans, and Grant Aid. Some related work; Study on Marine Plastic Litter and Application of Japanese Technologies for Resource Circulation, Formation of an Academic Center of Excellence for Marine Plastic Pollution Studies at Chulalongkorn University, etc.
SATREPS is a joint research program that links Japan with universities and research agencies in developing countries to develop and apply new technology and acquire new scientific knowledge. The marine plastic research activity aims to: (1) Establish monitoring procedures for marine plastics in beach and coastal waters, (2) Establish monitoring procedures for marine plastic quantity and impact on the marine environment, (3) Develop new monitoring procedures for plastic wastes on land, (4) Submit recommendations for reducing marine plastics based on scientific evidence to Thailand’s governmental organizations, and (5) Enhance coordination among researchers and raise the awareness of local communities, public and policy makers regarding marine plastics.
Implementation duration
2020 (5 months)
Implementating partners
Chulalongkorn University, Eastern Asia University, Walailak University, Burapha University, Prince of Songkhla University, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
International Organisations and NGOs
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is advancing its activities around the pillars of a field- oriented approach, human security, and enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and speed. JICA implements cooperation projects with the Government of Thailand through 3 principal schemes, namely Technical Cooperation, ODA Loans, and Grant Aid. Some related work; Study on Marine Plastic Litter and Application of Japanese Technologies for Resource Circulation, Formation of an Academic Center of Excellence for Marine Plastic Pollution Studies at Chulalongkorn University, etc.
