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Thailand fast-tracks its net-zero pledge by 15 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2025
» Thailand has accelerated its climate ambition by committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 -- some 15 years earlier than previously planned, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Thailand draws up historic first climate change bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's first climate change bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of this year, with the establishment of a national climate fund as a central mechanism to support the country's transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a low-carbon society, according to the Department of Climate Change and Environment.
Star baby hippo Moo Deng gets Thai COP29 spot
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/11/2024
» Thailand is launching a Thailand Pavilion to showcase the country’s initiatives and discussions on climate change, with souvenirs and activities inspired by Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo set to feature at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan.
Carbon credits 'key' to winning climate fight
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says the nation's carbon trading scheme will be an important tool in the fight to preserve Thailand's forests, noting the community that took part in its pilot programme in 2015 has generated over seven million baht in carbon credits from the scheme to date.
New bill to prioritise climate goals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/06/2024
» A civil society group is planning to submit to parliament a bill which it says aims to speed up climate goals while ensuring the rights of local communities to the natural resources in their areas.
Thailand boosts climate ambitions post-COP28
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/12/2023
» Thailand has promised to increase efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change following the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) recently held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Thailand makes climate-finance pitch in Dubai
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/12/2023
» Thailand has called for further action from its partners to achieve the goal of $100 billion in climate finance by 2025, saying it is crucial for helping developing nations to reach their climate targets.
'Climate no burden,' PM tells local event
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/10/2023
» Thailand will reaffirm its commitments as well as call for more technological and financial support in its bid to combat climate change during the upcoming "28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties" (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Ministry aims to accelerate net zero goal by 15 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/10/2023
» Thailand is looking to reschedule its plans to achieve net zero emissions 15 years earlier than promised, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Fashion house sets out zero-waste target
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2023
» The Thai fashion industry is moving towards zero waste and becoming part of the circular economy, according to one industry leader who heads up a brand under the Saha Group.