11-15 December 1995
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Since the year 1995 marked another auspicious occasion commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand's Accession to the Throne, Chulabhorn Research Institute joined the celebrations by organizing the Third Princess Chulabhorn Science Congress: “The International Congress on Water and Development: Water is Life” on December 11 - 15, 1995.
His Majesty the King of Thailand is world renowned for his developmental works for the benefit of his subjects and nation. The multitude of development activities initiated by His Majesty include water resource development based upon applying the principle of sustainable development - a principle that His Majesty promoted long before it became recognized internationally. Water is a precious and vital resource for sustainable development of developing and developed countries alike. All aspects of water resource development and utilization are of utmost importance at national, regional and international levels. Priority issues addressed by the Congress included socioeconomic, health, security and international relations.
The Congress focused upon the economic, social, political, cultural, health, environmental, legal, technological, security and international water issues relating to effective and integrated management of river basins. Through using a multidisciplinary approach and selected case studies on the management of 7 large river basins around the world, the Congress promoted the sustainable use of water resources and thereby contributed towards ensuring adequate supply of water and safeguarding water quality for present and future generations.
The winner of the “Princess Chulabhorn Gold Medal Award” are Dr. Nay Htun (UNDP), Professor Frederick F. Becker (U.S.A.), and Professor Ronald C. Shank (U.S.A.).