Bangkok: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment opens Thai Environment Day and National Environment Day 2024, presents results of COP29 meeting, aims to enhance cooperation between public-private-civil society to solve global warming problems, towards global goals. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, through the Department of Climate Change and Environment, opened the activities on the occasion of Thai Environment Day and the National Village Volunteer Day for the Protection of Natural Resources and Environment in 2024 under the concept of ‘Impact-Driven Policy: Empowering Action for Change, Joining Forces to Reduce Global Warming: Change Us, Change the World’ and opened a forum to present the results of the COP29 conference, aiming to enhance cooperation between the government sector, private sector, and civil society to solve the problem of climate change in Thailand towards global goals. Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, presided over the opening c
eremony and gave a report by Mr. Chatuporn Buruspat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
According to Thai News Agency, the Minister emphasized the long-standing commitment of Thailand to addressing environmental issues, a concern first highlighted by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Over 30 years, the Ministry has been guided by the royal speech, focusing on civil society and the TSOM network to maintain environmental quality from local to national levels. The Minister called attention to the ongoing impact of climate change on Thailand, urging the country to strengthen its efforts in reducing greenhouse gases to meet the goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero emissions by 2065, as outlined in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.
From the recent COP29 meeting in Azerbaijan, Thailand reiterated its commitment to greenhouse gas reduction targets and integrating national adaptation plans with local initiatives. Th
e development of early warning systems for local communities was highlighted, alongside the importance of financial support under the Convention’s framework. Thailand’s approach involves the government as the primary driver, supported by the private sector, public sector, and TSOM network, to foster local engagement and understanding of climate change initiatives.
The Minister stressed the global nature of climate change, advocating for collaborative efforts to address the issue and communicate the key outcomes of COP29 from a local perspective. The aim is for all sectors to work together towards Thailand’s environmental goals, ensuring a sustainable legacy for future generations.
The event featured an opening forum led by Mr. Pirun Saiyasitphanich, Director-General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, summarizing COP29’s results. Seminars covered topics such as the Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement, Climate Finance, and the goals of climate adaptation, among others. An exhibi
tion provided insights into COP29’s key points and TSOM network achievements, attracting over 800 participants from various sectors. The event was carbon neutral, utilizing carbon credits from the Thailand Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program to achieve net zero emissions.
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