POLICY BRIEF: The employment assessment in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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POLICY BRIEF: The employment assessment in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Author: CDKN
Type: Research and technical reports
Organisation: SUMERNET
Themes: Policy and practice, Urban and subnational areas
Tags: green growth, non-motorised transport, sustainable tourism, urban development

A Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory study conducted by Chiang Mai Municipality (CMM), showed that in order to reduce GHG emissions by the city, greater emphasis needs to be placed on reducing emissions from the transportation sector. Based on discussions with stakeholders, one of the measures identified was to promote Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) in CMM. This can help reduce emissions from transport as well as increase income generating opportunities for the poor.

The results from a survey at Three Kings Monument Square and moat in Chiang Mai found that tourists are interested on the NMT campaign. Many domestic and foreign tourists believe that the NMT campaign will help to promote tourism and reduce GHG emission while creating jobs for local people in Chiang Mai. If the municipality provides the good facility/safety for the cycling, Thai tourists are willing to travel by cycling.

This brief, The employment assessment in Chiang Mai, Thailand, suggests Chiang Mai municipality create a bicycle route that connects more hotels in the Three Kings Monument Square, and passes through other major tourist destinations. In first phase, Chiang Mai municipality shall promote non-motorised transport in the Three Kings Monument Square which is around 607 meters along the road. In second phase, it shall extend to other road around Chiang Mai moat approx. 6,000 meters. This paper assesses employment opportunities for local people through the implementation of the scheme.

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This project and publication has been produced as part of the SUMERNET research call for research on the theme of sustainable urban tourism and low-carbon initiatives in Hue and Chiang Mai.

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