Updated Basis Knowledge of Climate Change Summarized from the First part of Thailand’s Second
Assessment Report on Climate Change
Astamon Limsakul1,*, Boonlue Kachenchart2, Patama Singhruck3, Suriyan Saramul3, Jerasorn Santisirisomboon4, Somkiat Apipattanavis5
1 Environmental Research and Training Center, Pathumthani, Thailand
2 Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
3 Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
4 Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
5 Office of Research and Development, Royal Irrigation Department, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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Article HistorySubmitted: 2 April 2018/ Revision received: 15 June 2018/ Accepted:26 June 2018/ Published online: 25 February 2019
Abstract
Recent evidence and key issues on climate change in Thailand have been presented in the first part of Thailand’s Second Assessment Report on Climate Change (2ndTRAC). The report highlights key findings including 1) a significant country-wide warming of 1.30 oC over the past 48 years (1970-2017); b) significant changes in rainfall patterns at smaller spatial and finer temporal scales; c) significant changes in temperature and rainfall extreme events over the last four-five decades; d) a significant decrease in frequency of tropical cyclones entering Thailand; e) significant rise in sea level in the seas around Thailand at higher rates than the global average; and f) significant projected increases in temperature and rainfall in Thailand by 2100. The first part of the 2nd TARC provides a comprehensive and updated analysis of climate change impacts in Thailand that can be used as an authoritative reference for building understanding and awareness, as well as for designing adaptation and mitigation strategies. Moreover, it can serve as a repository for scientific information to support further research related to impact, adaptation and vulnerability to climate change. Regular assessment of national climate change impacts is essential to informing national policy and to allow policymakers to assess priorities and set meaningful targets in line with the country’s international obligations under the Climate Change Agreement.
Keywords: Thailand’s Second Assessment Report on Climate Change; Climate change Scientific knowledge; Thailand
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