The Research Administration Division of Mae Fah Luang University would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations!
To Assistant Professor Dr. Wanwalee Inpin, lecturer at the School of Social Innovation,
on being awarded research funding from The Sumitomo Foundation, Japan
to lead the project:
“Development of Community Water Storage System for Flooding Mitigation: Learning from Japan’s Rain Garden to Build Community Resilience in Thailand”
under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mae Fah Luang University and The Sumitomo Foundation.
This project aims to promote community-based water management for flood mitigation by adapting Japan’s rain garden concept to the Thai context, fostering resilience and sustainability.
The project supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
The Research Administration Division is proud to support this remarkable initiative and is committed to promoting impactful research that benefits communities and contributes to sustainable development.