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Carbon Markets Club Strengthens ASEAN’s Carbon Market Framework
Published on 07/03/2025
» Efforts to scale up ASEAN’s carbon market and align it with international standards took centre stage at the Scaling Up Carbon Markets in ASEAN conference in Singapore. Organised by Equatorise Advisory in collaboration with the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF), the event gathered over 100 participants, including policymakers, businesses, and industry stakeholders, to discuss the future of carbon markets in the region.
TCMA Showcases Saraburi Sandbox Progress at COP29
Published on 04/12/2024
» TCMA showcased the one-year progress of the ‘Saraburi Sandbox’ at COP29, uniting local and global stakeholders to accelerate joint actions by combining policy, technology, funding, and governance to enhance Thailand’s access to green funding towards achieving Net Zero 2050.
Thailand to increase emission reduction targets
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2024
» Thailand will aim to further reduce its emissions of harmful gases because a follow-up on the 2015 Paris climate agreement shows the country’s efforts are falling short of its target to help control the rising temperature of the planet, according to Chalermchai Sri-on, the minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
Bangchak Executive Highlights ASEAN Carbon Market Vision
Published on 20/11/2024
» Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications at Bangchak Corporation and Chairperson of the Carbon Markets Club, took the stage at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to lead discussions on advancing the ASEAN carbon market. Representing Bangchak at two pivotal side event panels, she emphasised the need for regional cooperation and technological innovation to drive sustainable development.
ASEAN Carbon Associations Unite for Regional Climate Action
Published on 19/11/2024
» Five major carbon market associations from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and ASEAN signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This collaboration supports the development of the ASEAN Common Carbon Framework (AACF), which aims to establish standards and guidelines for carbon credit trading in the region, ensuring transparency and efficiency in fostering a low-carbon society.
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.
Thailand backs new climate change fund
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/10/2024
» Thailand supports efforts to reach a conclusion on the creation of a global climate change fund at a UN conference in Azerbaijan next month, says Phirun Saiyasitpanich, head of the Climate Change and Environment Department.
Bangkok revealed as the third-best destination for backpackers in 2023
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/04/2023
» Approximately 44 million backpacking trips are taken each year, with research estimating the average spend per trip as $4,111 (2017).
Two sites placed on Unesco 'tentative list'
Post Reporters, Published on 09/07/2019
» Unesco has placed the Si Thep Historical Park and Phanom Rung-Muang Tam-Plai Bat temple ruin complex in Buri Ram on its "tentative list" of World Heritage Sites.
Thai team pushes Unesco to honour Kaeng Krachan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/07/2019
» A Thai delegation is struggling to push the listing of Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi as a World Heritage site (WHS) as questions remain over land rights involving the ethnic Karen villagers who live within the forest area.