HIGHLIGHTS
- Thammasat University’s Active Role in SDG Dialogue: Through the Centre for SDG Research and Support (SDG Move), Thammasat has actively led cross-sectoral discussions on SDGs, demonstrated by key events like the Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2023, which showcased local sustainable development projects and launched critical SDG publications.
- Collaborative Seminars on Policy and Governance: Thammasat hosted significant seminars in 2023 on pressing issues such as sustainable energy transition and governance, bringing together policymakers, academics, and experts to explore solutions for Thailand’s sustainability challenges.
- Engagement with Political Leaders on Environmental Policy: In a seminar on April 23, 2023, Thammasat facilitated a dialogue with representatives from multiple political parties to discuss Thailand’s environmental policy, underscoring its role in fostering policy discussions that align with sustainable development objectives.
Thammasat University has taken a proactive role in fostering cross-sectoral dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through various initiatives, particularly via the Centre for SDG Research and Support (SDG Move) throughout 2023.
A significant highlight was the “Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2023,” held on December 21, 2023. Co-hosted by the International Health Policy Program (IHPP) of the Ministry of Public Health, the event featured the launch of key publications, including the “Thailand Sustainable Development Report” and “Community Journeys: 5 Learning Areas and Sustainable Development.” The forum emphasized local-level sustainable development initiatives from five communities, showcasing practical approaches to the SDGs. The seminar on the Community Journeys was a dialogue between community representatives from the selected learning areas and participants who were scholars and government officers.
On December 6, 2023, the Center for Natural Resources and Environmental Law at Thammasat University, in collaboration with the Research and Support Center for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG Move) at the Faculty of Economics, organized an academic seminar titled “How to Achieve a Sustainable and Just Energy Transition: From Policy to Practice.” The panelists included two scholars, i.e. one from Faculty of Law, the other from Sirinthorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, one is director of a political think tank, and the other was scholar from a sustainability research company.
Earlier, on June 8, 2023, Thammasat’s Centre for SDG Research and Support hosted a seminar titled “Broken Governance | The Decay of Governance = The Root of Thailand’s Unsustainability,” where experts discussed critical issues affecting governance in Thailand, highlighting the need for improved corporate governance and the impacts of decentralization. The panelists included two scholars, one director of a civil society organization, and one scholar from sustainability research company.
Other notable events included a seminar on April 23, 2023. The Center for Natural Resources and Environmental Law at Thammasat University organized an academic seminar titled “Will Environmental Policy Change After the Election?” at Thammasat University, Tha Phra Chan Campus. Representatives from various political parties participated in the discussion, including the Palang Pracharath Party, the Chart Patthana Kla Party, the Democrat Party, the Pheu Thai Party, the Move Forward Party, and the Chart Thai Pattana. Party.
