HIGHLIGHTS

• Co-hosted the “SMU City Dialogues Bangkok” with Singapore Management University to review comparative approaches and share lessons learned on secondary city development in Southeast Asia, promoting sustainable urban policy innovation.
• Served as an Association Partner for the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024, advancing global dialogue on sustainability research and the role of higher education in achieving the SDGs.
• Participated in the 15th International Academic Consortium of Sustainable Cities Conference in Manila to exchange research findings and collaboratively develop international best practices for building resilient and sustainable urban environments.

Thammasat University demonstrated its deep commitment to tackling the SDGs throughout 2024 by leading and participating in high-level international collaboration and research forums aimed at developing sustainable solutions.

On 9 May 2024, Thammasat University (TU) co-hosted the “SMU City Dialogues Bangkok” with Singapore Management University (SMU). This forum convened leaders from industry, government, and academia to review comparative approaches and explore lessons learned regarding the development of secondary cities in Southeast Asia. The dialogue was aimed at advancing innovative solutions and influencing policy for sustainable urban growth.

Read more: https://tu.ac.th/en/thammasat-160567-tds-smu-city-dialogues-growing-asias-secondary-cities

In its capacity as SDSN Thailand, co-hosted by the Centre for SDG Research and Support (SDG Move), Thammasat University, also served as a key Association Partner for the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024, held in Bangkok from 10 to 13 June 2024. This major congress brought together global experts and innovators to share solutions and emphasize the role of higher education in research and development, fostering a global consensus on sustainability strategies.

Furthering this commitment, the university participated in the 15th International Academic Consortium of Sustainable Cities Conference in Manila, Philippines. This consortium, co-hosted by institutions from the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, operated under the theme “Sustainable and Resilient Future Cities through Research and Innovation.”

The conference served as a vital platform to review comparative approaches based on new research findings in public health, environmental health, and urban planning. Through dedicated plenary sessions, experts engaged in a critical exchange of ideas aimed at helping to develop international best practice for creating resilient and sustainable urban environments.

Thammasat University’s participation in these forums highlights its dedication to fostering global partnerships and utilizing research to address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.