06: Rural Green Entrepreneurs Initiative

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Theme: Nature-based Solutions as public goods to fight climate change

Applicant Information

Name: Thet Hnin Sint
Organization: Triple E Myanmar

Project Overview

Title: Rural Green Entrepreneurs Initiative
Location: Magway, Yenanchaung, Bu Kyun Village
Duration: Ongoing

The Challenges Addressed

Growing up in the rural Magway region of Myanmar, I witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by rural entrepreneurs, particularly farmers engaged in Agro-based production. The widespread use of synthetic nitrogen-based fertilizers, such as urea and ammonium nitrate, has led to significant environmental issues. These fertilizers release nitrous oxide (N₂O), a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential nearly 300 times greater than carbon dioxide. Additionally, nitrogen leaching into waterways contributes to eutrophication, further amplifying environmental degradation. Therefore, addressing this issue requires the adoption of sustainable practices, such as precision farming, the use of organic fertilizers, and the implementation of technologies to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in agricultural sector of rural Myanmar.

However, the rural farmers and entrepreneurs do not aware of climate change and environmental sustainability and these factors directly impact their livelihoods, resources, and the long-term viability of their businesses. As consequences, climate change in upper part of Myanmar such as Magway region poses significant challenges to rural communities, including erratic weather patterns, reduced agricultural productivity, and increased vulnerability to natural disasters. Therefore, our project, Green Rural Entrepreneurs Initiative will foster the rural entrepreneurs to understand these risks can adapt their practices, such as adopting climate-resilient crops, water-efficient irrigation systems, or renewable energy solutions, to mitigate the adverse effects and safeguard their operations.

Overview of Concept and Approach

The concept of our project’s campaign Rural Green Entrepreneurs (RGEs) revolves around empowering individuals and communities in rural areas to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to address environmental challenges. By combining entrepreneurship with environmental stewardship, RGEs aim to create livelihoods that are not only economically viable but also ecologically responsible. Our approach involves promoting practices such as organic farming, waste management, and ecosystem restoration to minimize environmental degradation while improving community well-being. We also value our project’s partner such as Bokashi Myanmar which can share us how to make organic waste into natural fertilizers. We will arrange not only knowledge training but also practical training to the rural farmers and entrepreneurs.

Our Initiative, Rural Green Entrepreneurs will address environmental problems by promoting sustainable practices and fostering eco-friendly innovations. We will arrange an incubation and training program which focus on introducing organic farming techniques, how to make natural fertilizer which our projects partner, Bokashi Myanmar, and permaculture to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides that harm rural ecosystems. We foster rural farmers and entrepreneurs’ community engagement through education and capacity-building, equipping people with the skills needed to implement and sustain green initiatives. In our projects campaign, we value the empowerment of rural women and youth is another vital aspect. We hope to get involve these groups in green entrepreneurial activities which can bring diverse perspectives and strengthens community resilience for climate change. Furthermore, creating employment opportunities in sustainable sectors helps alleviate poverty and reduces over-reliance on depleting natural resources.

By integrating environmentally sustainable business models like organically farmed agro-based products and sustainable handicrafts, our projects campaign will address environmental concerns while stimulating rural economies. The approach also prioritizes inclusivity, empowering women and youth to actively participate in and benefit from these initiatives. Through a combination of grassroots innovation, knowledge support, and collaboration with public and private sectors, we can drive sustainable development and climate resilience in rural communities.

Impact of Our Initiative

The impact of our Triple E Myanmar’s Rural Green Entrepreneurs Campaign will extend across environmental, economic, and social dimensions, making them a powerful tool for sustainable development in Magway region. Environmentally, we will contribute to reduced pollution, conservation of natural resources, and restoration of ecosystems through practices such as organic farming, reforestation, and the adoption of renewable energy. By addressing climate change through carbon sequestration, waste management, and sustainable resource utilization, our project’s campaign help mitigates environmental degradation and foster ecological resilience. Economically, we foster generating livelihoods, particularly in rural areas, by creating rural agricultural goods which also aware of resilient climate change concept. Our initiatives also promote circular economies by turning waste into valuable products and reducing resource dependency. Socially, our campaign will empower marginalized groups, including rural women and youth, by providing them with skills, income opportunities, and leadership roles in sustainable green entrepreneurs’ practices. We will enhance community awareness and resilience, equipping rural people to adapt to climate change and environmental challenges while fostering a sense of collective responsibility. By integrating sustainability with economic growth and social empowerment, Triple E Myanmar will create lasting impacts that extend beyond immediate beneficiaries to rural green entrepreneurs and agricultural communities and ecosystems for climate change adaptation. We envisage that our efforts to conserve rural green entrepreneurship campaign will provide climate change resilience while supporting local livelihoods which help to mitigate the effects of environmental degradation and restore ecological balance in rural areas.

Community Engagement

Community engagement is a cornerstone of our project’s rural green entrepreneurship campaign as we are fostering environmental sustainability and economic stewardship. Since we are actively involving rural communities, our project can build trust and empower rural individuals to take ownership of green projects. Within our project team, our project leader and project associate and most of the members are originally from Magway region. So, we do have the absolute ground experiences and information needed to fulfill and address. Moreover, our engagement efforts include workshops on sustainable practices, training in eco-friendly technologies, and collaboration with local leaders such as Bokashi Myanmar and Green Farm Myanmar to align projects with rural farmers and entrepreneurs community needs. Therefore, Triple E Myanmar will not only create economic sustainability but also enhance environmental awareness, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for preserving natural resources and climate change. The active participation of the rural community will ensure that our project’s campaign, Rural Green Entrepreneurs, will be culturally relevant, socially inclusive, and capable of generating long-term benefits, driving both economic resilience and awareness of climate change in rural areas.

Innovation and Creativity

Innovation and creativity are at the key components of our project, Tripe E Myanmar. We are driving our ability to address complex environmental and economic challenges with practical, sustainable solutions. Our initiatives often reimagine traditional practices by integrating modern technologies, such as precision agriculture, waste management systems, and biodegradable materials, to enhance efficiency and reduce chemical footprints. Our creative approaches like turning agricultural waste into natural fertilizers, upcycling discarded materials into marketable products, and designing eco-friendly agro-based products showcase the ingenuity of Rural Green Entrepreneurs Campaign which is transforming environmental problems into economic opportunities. By encouraging local experimentation and leveraging indigenous knowledge, we foster solutions that are context-specific and culturally resonant. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and community members, further enhances the innovation process, ensuring solutions are not only groundbreaking but also practical and scalable. We are sure that this blend of creativity and innovation allows Triple E Myanmar to pioneer sustainable practices that inspire and serve as blueprints for rural green entrepreneurship society, proving that environmental stewardship and economic development can go hand in hand.

Sustainability and Scalability

The sustainability and duplicability of our projects Rural Green Entrepreneurs Campaign are pivotal to long-term success and broader impact for rural entrepreneurs and agricultural society. We design to leverage with local resources, knowledge, and community engagement, ensuring the adaptability to diverse rural contexts. By focusing on practices such as making natural fertilizers, organic farming, and waste management, we promote environmental sustainability while fostering economic viability through income generation and cost reduction. Our emphasis on knowledge-delivering and capacity-building equips rural communities with the skills needed to sustain the efforts to overcome climate change independently. The use of scalable business models, such as eco-friendly agro-based products and sustainable crafts, further enhances the replicability across rural areas with similar socio-economic and environmental challenges. Partnerships with Bokashi Myanmar and the other private sector will provide the financial and technical support necessary to sustain and expand our rural green entrepreneurs’ initiatives. Additionally, our inclusive approach of empowering women, youth, and marginalized groups ensures social equity, making these models widely applicable. The adaptability and success of Triple E Myanmar in various contexts demonstrate our potential to be replicated rural climate change which also addressing economic challenges while fostering sustainable rural development.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

Our initiative is in the growth stage, and we are eager to expand our efforts in promoting rural green entrepreneurship. Your support can help us enhance climate resilience, empower local communities, and drive sustainable development in Myanmar’s rural regions.

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