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SDG 17
SDG 17

Life Below Water

Sustainable Development Goal 17 of 17

Overview

Although the University of Phayao is located in the northern region far from the coastline, it has a strong foundation in freshwater ecosystem research and conservation — particularly in relation to Phayao Lake (Kwan Phayao), the largest freshwater source in Upper Northern Thailand.

Implementation

Teaching and Learning

  • Bachelor of Science Programme in Fisheries Technology and Innovation, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources (curriculum revised 2021): producing fisheries academics, researchers, and aquatic science professionals.

Phayao Lake — Freshwater Ecosystem Research

  • Research on "Fish Community Structure and Catch Efficiency from Gill Net Gear in Phayao Lake" conducted by the Fisheries Programme, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, published in the Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal. (source)
  • Collaboration with the Phayao Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center, Department of Fisheries, for monitoring water levels and aquatic ecosystems in Phayao Lake.

References

SDG 13 ← SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land → SDG 15