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ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue
Formulating Solutions and Pathways for Sustainable Development in ASEAN
News
NEWS
ACSDSD Strengthens Partnerships through High-Level Meetings in Jakarta
During her working visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from 30 June to 3 July 2026, Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), held a serie of high-level bilateral meetings with ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Center for Energy and ASEAN Dialogue Partners to strengthen institutional cooperation and exchange views […]
NEWS
ACSDSD Contributes to the Second Regional Forum on Mainstreaming the ASCC Strategic Plan
Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), participated in the 2nd Regional Forum on the ASCC Strategic Plan: Mainstreaming the Strategic Plan into Regional, National, and Local Development Plans, held on 1–3 July 2026 at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul accompanied the […]
NEWS
Gearing up for the sustainable development partnerships with the Mekong Institute
On 15 June 2026, Executive Director Phasporn Sangasubana, Deputy Executive Director Anthony Pramualratana and the ACSDSD staff welcomed Dr. Suriyan Suriyan Vichitlekarn , Executive Director of the Mekong Institute, to map synergy and cooperation between the Mekong Institute and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue. This meeting prioritises expanding sustainable development partnerships […]
NEWS
Uniting ASEAN entities for the ASEAN green agenda with ASEAN Networking Symposium
On 11 June 2026, Executive Director Phasporn Sangasubana and Ms. Tanida Bowornthanasathit, Project Manager of ACSDSD had a courtesy call with Dr. Thanapan Laiprakobsup, Executive Director of the ASEAN University Network (AUN). The main gist of the meeting between two ASEAN entities is mainly to pave the way for potential collaborations on issues related to […]
SDGs Around the Globe
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Did you know? Circular economy turns waste streams into reliable energy
♻️Did you know? Circular economy turns waste streams into reliable energy inputs by cutting waste, recovering materials, and lowering demand for virgin fuels. #Resourceefficiency Across ASEAN, initiatives in agriculture, energy, and transport are transforming waste streams into renewable energy, improving resource efficiency, and reducing reliance on virgin fuels. From biomass energy development and renewable energy […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Why ASEAN’s role could grow in significance in the Post‑2030 SDGs era
“…the region [ASEAN] becomes very important for solutions. It becomes very important for integrated infrastructure: power, water, transport, digital access, which is beyond a one-country solution.” ACSDSD summarized how the podcast titled SDGs and Beyond: Rethinking Multilateralism for the Post-2030 Era by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network with how […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Speak SDGs:🗣️📖 Words that Shape Our Future – Thai Archive
การพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืนคืออะไร แล้วแต่ละคำศัพท์เฉพาะหมายถึงอะไร?🌱 และคำสำคัญอย่าง การเปลี่ยนผ่านสีเขียว เศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียน หรือการเสริมศักยภาพจะส่งผลอย่างไรต่อโลกของเรา 📖ซีรี่ย์คำศัพท์ 🗣️Speak SDGs อธิบายทุกศัพท์ SDGs โดย ACSDSD มาแล้ว Speak SDGs โดยศูนย์อาเซียนเพื่อการศึกษาและการหารือด้านการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน (ACSDSD) มีเนื้อหาคือนิยามคำศัพท์สำคัญเกี่ยวกับการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน เพื่อช่วยให้คุณเข้าใจและ “พูดปร๋อ” เรื่อง SDGs ได้อย่างมั่นใจ #ACSDSD #SpeakSDGs #SDGsaroundtheglobe This series is bilingual, so it also has an English version, which you can access on our ACSDSD website. ✨ Strong Infrastructure (โครงสร้างพื้นฐานที่แข็งแกร่ง) Strong infrastructure คือรากฐานสำคัญของการพัฒนาอย่างยั่งยืน ทั้งในมิติของเศรษฐกิจ […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Speak SDGs:🗣️📖 Words that Shape Our Future – English Archive
The Speak SDGs series by the ASEAN Centres for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) defines terminology on sustainable development. Available in English and Thai, Speak SDGs series helps you understand and speak about SDGs fluently.
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Complemenarities Initiatives 2.0 identified measurable gaps of resilience against climate change
Significantly, SDG 11, particularly in economic loss and affected infrastructure has regressed far more than any other indicator, highlighting ASEAN’s vulnerabilities to climate-induced disasters, which directly affects infrastructure stability, fiscal resilience, and the region’s ability to absorb climate shocks. In response, the ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan 2025–2030 is being developed to anchor […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Global applications of Filipino resourcefulness in sustainable development
🌏✨‘Diskarte’ is the practice of resourcefulness in the Philippines. Sometimes, limited resources call for a resourceful leader who adapts innovatively for sustainable practices, overcoming the challenges. The Philippines’ journey toward the 2030 Agenda reflects both progress and persistent challenges. While notable strides have been made in healthcare, social protection, and sustainability, the country’s mixed performance […]
Research And Studies
RESEARCH AND STUDIES
Business and management education for sustainability: MU-ACSDSD Grant Fellow: Narong Kongpiwatana
Events
EVENTS
ASEAN Youth Camp for Sustainable Development, Promoting Network of Youth in ASEAN for SDGs
📅 24 – 29 November 2025 | 📍 Bangkok and Rayong Province From 24–28 November 2025, 22 youth representatives from across ASEAN came together at the ASEAN Youth Camp for Sustainable Development to turn ideas into impact. Through collaborative brainstorming, expert mentorship and field visits in Rayong Province, including the Prasae Community and PTTLNG’s “Miracle […]
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
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.
