On Saturday, 31 May 2025, GIZ Thailand, through the Climate, Coastal and Marine Biodiversity (CCMB) project, participated in BIODAY 2025, organised by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), at the Century Park of Chulalongkorn University. Under the theme “Bioday Play & Learn: Turn into Action”, the event aimed at raising awareness of biodiversity and climate change through activities that combined knowledge, fun, and inspiration.

(Left) Dr Chayanan Pakdeejit, Secretary-General of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning.

More than 100 individuals visited the GIZ booth, with 40% of the visitors being young people. The activities were designed to easily engage the public and foster understanding of marine ecology and the impacts of global warming, and marine and coastal management. The exhibition featured information on the effects of global warming on the sea and its inhabitants, such as the habitat changes of seagrass, coral bleaching, and the migration behaviors of hornbills and polar bears. The booth also featured a creative “Lucky Wheel” activity, where participants spun the wheel to predict which species they resembled in the warming world. They received fortune-telling cards and scientific facts as souvenirs. This activity was designed with a gender-sensitive communication approach to promote diversity and equal communication.

Another highlight that attracted attention was the “I will… to save biodiversity” pledge corner, where over 40 individuals shared their intentions and commitment to protecting nature from their individual perspectives. Additionally, more than 60 people requested the “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Guide for the Public”, which was produced with support from the project. The GIZ booth was also designed with sustainability in mind, both in terms of content and format, such as using reusable and environmentally friendly materials, to demonstrate the practical application of circular economy principles and carbon footprint reduction in event organisation.

This participation is part of the CCMB project’s communication efforts, supporting Thailand in managing marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) while promoting the green economy and enhancing resilience to climate change in a sustainable manner.