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ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue
Advancing partnerships for sustainability
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NEWS
ššāāļø ASEAN turns 58! ACSDSD joins ASEAN Family Run 2025
ASEAN turns 58! ACSDSD was proud to join the ASEAN Family Run 2025 at Lumpini Park on 8 August 2025ā celebrating unity, sustainability, and a whole lot of fun! As a sponsor of the ASEAN Family Run 2025, ACSDSD reconnected with partners, made new friends, and kept the energy high with games, exercises, and tasty […]
NEWS
ACSDSD and CMMUĀ co-development of educational programĀ partnership
On 8 August 2025, Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) and ACSDSD team met withĀ Ā Associate ProfessorĀ Prattana Punnakitikashem, PhD., theĀ Dean of College of Management,Ā Mahidol University (CMMU), together with her team.Ā This visit providedĀ an opportunity to deepen discussionsĀ between ACSDSD and CMMUĀ on the co-development of educational programĀ (Ph.D. inĀ SustainableĀ Leadership)Ā andĀ joint […]
NEWS
Courtesy meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mahidol University
On 1 August 2025, Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) and ACSDSD team met with H.E. Mr. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Director-General, Mrs. Chatvadee Chindawongse, Deputy Director-General, and Ms. Urawat Sukseandow, Director of ASEAN Strategy and Cooperation Division of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as […]
NEWS
People-centered climate action in ASEAN
On 31 July 2025, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), had a courtesy meeting with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to discuss cooperation for sustainable development with broader inclusion for local communities. šØš»āš©š»āš¦š»āš¦š»ā»ļø In alignment with UN ESCAPās […]
SDGs Around the Globe
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
What is the impact of small-scale fisheries on sustainable development in ASEAN?
ACSDSD explored the link between Small-scale marine fisheries and development, to support ASEAN in alignment with the FAO, that adopted theĀ Declaration on the Blue Economy in 2021 and endorsed the ASEAN Blue Economy Framework in 2023.Ā
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Five Thai higher educations Institutions ranked in Top 100 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 for Sustainable development
The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) extends our congratulations to all 83 Thai higher education institutions recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 ā a major leap in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
From where I stand: āI made history by becoming the youngest City Council memberā
Credit: Abla Al Hajaia. Photo courtesy: UN Women/Christopher Herwig Meet Abla Al Hajaia, a strong advocate for gender equality. She made history by becoming the youngest City Council member in Jordan at the age of 28. This is one of the great examples showing that women can achieve anything if they set their minds on […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Thailand: More than 100 companies pledge to strengthen womenās economic empowerment
Credit: UN Women Asia-Pacific | A woman employee, wearing a mask and face shield, works at a shopping centre, in Bangkok, Thailand. According to UN Women, women labour force participation is about 60 per cent in the country. Another huge step in advancing gender equality in Thailand. 110 companies in Thailand have signed up to […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Mater: chairs from spent brewery grain
Mater is a Danish interior design company that strives to create elegant furniture in a responsible way. With sustainable thinking in mind, it reuses wood waste, upcycled aluminum waste, and upcycled ocean waste to produce its products. Its latest achievement is to design and manufacture chairs from brewery waste. More information https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/mater-chairs-spent-brewery-grain?fbclid=IwAR0SRh-tXO_YOc7FDJP4csrZwEl2D5v26JcPkQLUWgMRsbimE66muLCI_ZM
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Transforming an old factory building into a community centre and party venue in Sint-Amands
An old and deserted shoe factory building in Sint-Amands, Belgium, is given a new life. The building has been transformed into a community center, equipped with innovation that takes sustainability at its core – – ventilation, charging docks for electric motorbikes, LED lightings etc. More information https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/transforming-old-factory-building-community-centre-and-party-venue-sint-amands?fbclid=IwAR3tiyu-rJpBSIy1tObGNZdPA4-GVsiP1PvUwCRHHGtMeIxnUiiH1OTXd5g
Events
EVENTS
The College of Management, Mahidol University and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) proudly announce: The ASEAN Sustainability Forum 2024, from Research to Results: Leading Resilient and Sustainable Futures
The College of Management, Mahidol University and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) proudly announce: The ASEAN Sustainability Forum 2024, from Research to Results: Leading Resilient and Sustainable Futures
EVENTS
ASEAN SDG Youth Camp: Leveraging Digital Innovation for the SDGs
The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Mahidol University will co-organise the ASEAN SDG Youth Camp 2024 under the theme Leveraging Digital Innovation for the SDGs. The event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on 3-9 November 2024.
EVENTS
Announcement of Research Grants: The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), Mahidol University
Announcement of Research Grants: The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), Mahidol University
EVENTS
An Official Video of the Strategic Scoping Workshop on Operationalisation and Inauguration of ASEAN Circular Economy (CE) Stakeholder Platform Secretariat
An Official Video of the Strategic Scoping Workshop on Operationalisation and Inauguration of ASEAN Circular Economy (CE) Stakeholder Platform Secretariat
The ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform
The ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform is a regional facility helping ASEAN Member States (AMS) achieve sustainable consumption and production by accelerating the transition towards a circular economy.
