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TCMA Champions Net Zero 2050 with Green Strategy
Published on 10/04/2024
» Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), announced the vision of ‘TCMA Synergising the Actions towards Net Zero 2050’ to drive the cement industry, join forces in all sectors, upgrade industry energy transition with innovation, connect global green funds to realise the Net Zero Goal, increase Thailand’s industrial capacity, and respond to the climate change megatrend.
Tackling climate change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/04/2024
» Climate change has caused several negative effects such as intensified extreme weather, rising sea levels and disruptions to food systems all over the world. To raise awareness of climate change and move towards solutions, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation recently organised the forum "Climate Change: Multidimensional Problems And Impacts On Thailand" at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam and on its Facebook page MHESIThailand.
Making exports for a low-carbon era
Oped, Published on 27/03/2024
» Exports have been Thailand's important growth engine for many decades. A number of Thailand's export destinations have shown increasing interest in and support for low-carbon products. Failure to meet global demand for low-carbon products risks Thailand's competitiveness in international trade.
Water supplies run low for off-season farmers
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/03/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rice farmers in this northeastern province are grappling with severe water shortages after taking the gamble of cultivating off-season rice during the dry season. Three mid-sized reservoirs currently have low water supplies, causing many rice fields to dry out.
TCMA Unveils "PPP-Saraburi Sandbox" Innovation Ecosystem at COP28
Published on 10/01/2024
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) made its presence felt at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), where it shared a success story in reducing CO2 emissions. In line with its commitment to transforming the 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap into tangible actions, TCMA launched an innovative initiative called the "PPP-Saraburi Sandbox," a Public-Private-People Partnership that garnered significant support from the Thai government, global cement and concrete organisations, and aligned with the direction of other leading countries at COP28.
Climate-smart rice farming the future
Oped, Published on 23/12/2023
» Rice is Thailand's most important food crop and an integral part of Thai culture and society. At the same time, rice farmers remain among the poorest occupational groups in Thailand and are extremely vulnerable to the impacts of a changing climate -- rice farming is a water-intensive and temperature-sensitive activity conducted in a climate that is becoming increasingly characterised by longer dry spells and higher temperatures.
Varuna Leads AI Revolution in Sustainable Agriculture
Published on 19/12/2023
» Since 2014, Thailand has been trading carbon credits in the voluntary market through the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VERs). The demand for carbon credits in Thailand is expected to grow, with an estimation of about 1.6 billion tons of carbon needed from 2020 to 2030.
Saraburi Transforms: First Low Carbon City Unveiled!
Published on 21/08/2023
» Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), in collaboration with Saraburi Province and 21 supporting agencies, is introducing the ground-breaking initiative "PPP-Saraburi Sandbox: A Low Carbon City." This pioneering venture marks Thailand's inaugural climate-friendly model city and is endorsed by seven ministries.
Re-imagining rice amid climate threats
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 11/06/2023
» Rice is in trouble as Earth heats up, threatening the food and livelihood of billions of people. Sometimes there's not enough rain when seedlings need water, or too much when the plants need to keep their heads above water. As the sea intrudes, salt ruins the crop. As nights warm, yields go down.
El Nino may hammer Asian farms
Published on 01/06/2023
» SINGAPORE: Early signs of hot, dry weather caused by El Nino are threatening food producers across Asia, while American growers are counting on heavier summer rains from the weather phenomenon to alleviate the impact of severe drought.