HIGHLIGHTS
- Thammasat University serves as Thailand’s national implementing agency for the Urban-Act Project (Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon & Resilient Cities)—a major regional initiative funded by Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI) to advance SDG-aligned, low-carbon urban development.
- Through collaborative data collection and analysis across sectors such as transport, water, and human settlements, Thammasat and partners—including ENTEC and Chulalongkorn University—are developing evidence-based climate and urban planning policies for the pilot area in Phuket Province.
- As part of this Asia-Pacific partnership involving China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, Thammasat contributes to regional data exchange and capacity building, supporting cross-country measurement and monitoring of SDG progress on climate resilience and sustainable urbanization.
Thammasat University’s Research Unit in Urban Futures and Policy (UFP) is at the forefront of a major regional initiative, Urban-Act (Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon & Resilient Cities). This vital project, operating across the Asia-Pacific, is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) through its International Climate Initiative (IKI). The project’s mission is to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient cities, directly contributing to national climate targets and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As the national implementing agency for Thailand, Thammasat University leads a consortium of key partners, including the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) and the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University. The project’s implementation in the pilot area of Phuket province was officially kicked off on October 28, 2024.
Fostering Evidence-Based Action Through Collaborative Data
A central pillar of this international collaboration is the gathering and measurement of critical data for sustainable development. The Urban-Act initiative is founded on promoting evidence-based and inclusive climate-sensitive spatial and urban planning.
This approach involves analyzing data across multiple sectors—including transportation, water resources, and human settlements—to develop robust, integrated policy instruments. By systematically gathering data on climate risks and carbon footprints, the project supports the formulation of effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.
This collaborative data-gathering effort extends beyond Thailand. A key project objective is to enhance knowledge through regional networking, exchange, and learning with the four other partner countries: China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
By participating in this comprehensive international collaboration, Thammasat University is not only developing actionable concepts for climate investment in Phuket but also contributing to a shared, regional knowledge base. This collective effort is essential for measuring progress and successfully implementing the Sustainable Development Goals across the Asia-Pacific region.
Explore: https://www.thai-german-cooperation.info/en_US/urban-act-integrated-urban-climate-action-for-low-carbon-resilient-cities-project/
http://www.urbanfuturestu.com/urban-act-phuket/
