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PCD and Thai Health Announce the Results of the “GREEN GEN CHALLENGE” Creative Media Competition, Aiming to Drive the Power of Youth to Promote a Sustainable Green Society.

Ms. Preeyaporn Suwanaged, Director General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), announced that the problems of haze, forest fires, and PM2.5 have adversely affected public health, the economy, and tourism. Food waste, which accounts for nearly 40% of the waste generated across the country, leads to the release of methane gas, which is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Furthermore, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is ranked among the top 10 health threats worldwide, has become another significant issue. These challenges are critical concerns for many countries, including Thailand, which is prioritizing efforts to prevent and solve these problems.

Ms. Preeyaporn explained that PCD, in collaboration with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health), organized the “GREEN GEN CHALLENGE” creative media competition to encourage youth involvement in creating engaging social media content on issues such as campaign to stop burning, haze free, reducing PM2.5, managing food waste, and raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The competition aims to provide opportunities for the younger generation to creatively engage in producing interesting media content through social media. Participants can join the campaign to raise awareness, prevent, and address environmental pollution issues through the TikTok platform, using it as a tool to spread awareness on preventing and solving upcoming environmental pollution challenges. The competition was held across two categories: high school or vocational students at the vocational certificate level and university or vocational students at the high vocational certificate level from various educational institutions. PCD hopes that this initiative will play a crucial role in fostering environmental awareness among the younger generation, encouraging their active participation and driving Thai society to pay more attention to, care for, restore, and preserve the environment. This initiative contributes to raising awareness and enhancing understanding of how to reduce the pollution around us, leading to a better and more sustainable environment for the future.

Dr. Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, Manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, stated that according to data from PCD, PM2.5 are on the rise compared to the previous year. The 24-hour average in  Bangkok and its vicinity could increase by 18%, while in the 17 northern provinces, it might rise by 107%. The main causes are open burning in forested areas (wildfires), agricultural burning (rice, sugarcane, maize), urban pollution, transportation emissions, and transboundary haze pollution. These factors have led to over 12 million people being affected by diseases related to exposure to air pollution, including respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular diseases, skin inflammation (e.g., eczema, hives), and eye infections. In addition to the issue of PM2.5 affecting public health, food waste is another major problem. Poor food production, consumption waste, and food spoilage contribute to food waste, leading to foul odors, water contamination, visual pollution, and the release of greenhouse gases. The problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) also presents widespread health and economic impacts, making it essential to raise societal awareness. The creative media competition for youth aims to promote environmental consciousness and empower the younger generation to actively participate in preserving the environment.

The competition focused on three topics: 1. haze, forest fires, and PM2.5, 2. food waste, and 3. the sources and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A total of 270 entries were submitted. The judging panel, consisting of experts and specialists in the field, selected 18 winners, who will receive cash prizes and certificates, totaling 96,000 THB. The winners are as follows:

  • For high school or vocational students at the vocational certificate level:
    • Topic: Haze, Forest fires, and PM2.5
      Winner: Chai Badan Witthaya School, Lopburi Province
    • Topic: Food Waste
      Winner: Triam Udom Suksa School, Northeastern Region, Sakon Nakhon Province
    • Topic: Sources and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
      Winner: Selaphum School
  • For university or vocational students at the high vocational certificate level:
    • Topic: Haze, Forest fires, and PM2.5
      Winner: Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
    • Topic: Food Waste
      Winner: Srinakharinwirot University
    • Topic: Sources and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
      Winner: Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
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