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[𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐏] 𝐀 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐄𝐀-𝐌𝐚𝐏 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝

Representing the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), our Executive Director, H.E. Mrs. Phasporn Sangasubana, joined our green partners from GIZ, the Yunus Thailand Foundation, and the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to bridge the gap between policy and impactful investment. We are pleased to share highlights from a productive morning at the […]

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Bangkok Promotes Energy Conservation in Public Buildings to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

On 17 December 2025, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officially launched the “Training Programme on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency for BMA Agencies and Controlled Buildings”, as part of the Bangkok Energy Action Plan (2024–2030). The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Lertruks Leelaruangsang, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, at The […]

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Opinion Piece: The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) and Its Future Direction

The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) is positioned to become ASEAN’s premier platform for sustainability research, dialogue, and capacity building. This opinion piece explores the future direction of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD). Written by Ms. Narisara Bahalayothin, a seasoned public policy consultant, the article reflects on ACSDSD’s evolving role in shaping ASEAN’s sustainability agenda.

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Redefining Sustainability: ASEAN’s 47th ASEAN Summit Puts People and Planet First

At the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, regional leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and people-centred ASEAN. Under Malaysia’s Chairmanship, the Summit marked a turning point with the adoption of landmark declarations on peace, development, and environmental rights—charting a transformative path toward the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. As the regional […]

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Courtesy Call to H.E. Ms. Catherine Wong Siow Ping, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Thailand

The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ms. Catherine Wong Siow Ping, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Thailand, on 4 November 2025. The meeting concluded with mutual interest in exploring avenues for partnership, particularly through initiatives that advance innovation, investment, and knowledge sharing in sustainability across the ASEAN region.

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H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana paid a Courtesy Call on H.E. Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Thailand

On 31 October 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Thailand, at the Embassy.   […]

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In Reverent Remembrance of Her Majesty’s Boundless Grace

The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) joins the nation in expressing our deepest condolences and heartfelt remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, whose lifelong dedication to rural development and biodiversity conservation has profoundly shaped Thailand’s path toward sustainable development. Her Majesty’s visionary leadership and unwavering compassion uplifted countless […]

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ACEF 2025 is driving and accelerating green skills, innovative solutions and investments through the ASEAN CE Platform and beyond

The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) was honoured to host and co-organise with partners and successfully conclude the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF) 2025, held from 16 to 17 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme “Accelerate the Circular Economy Transition in ASEAN with Green Skills, Innovative Solutions, and Investments.” […]

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AICHR Thailand Visits ACSDSD to Explore Collaboration on Sustainable Development and Human Rights

Representatives of the of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) in Thailand, led by Thailand’s Representative Associate Professor Dr. Bhanubhatra Jittiang visited the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogues (ACSDSD) on 5 September 2025. Ambassador Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of ACSDSD, welcomed the proposal and expressed the Centre’s readiness to work […]

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ACSDSD Joins Regional Dialogue on Circular Economy in Energy at SAREF 4.0

🌿 Our Mission Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) (มูลนิธิศูนย์อาเซียนเพื่อการศึกษาและการหารือด้านการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน), was invited as a distinguished speaker at the Plenary Panel on “Advancing Circular Economy in Energy: Maximising Sustainability and Resource Efficiency” during the Sustainability & Renewable Energy Forum 4.0 (SAREF 4.0). The forum took […]

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Strengthening ASEAN Thought Leadership for Sustainable Development: RILCA and ACSDSD

On 25 August 2025, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD accompanied by Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, Project Manager paid a visit to the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Southeast Asia (RILCA) to discuss possible collaboration between RILCA and ACSDSD. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuntiya Doungphummes, Director of RILCA together with Asst. Prof. Narongdej Phanthaphoommee, Deputy Director for Research and International Relations and Assoc. Prof. Sirijit Sunanta welcomed the ACSDSD representatives and concluded the meeting with the joint collaborative effort to implement an ASEAN sustainable development thought leadership network under the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

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ASEAN Acceleration: Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Sustainability Towards the UN 2030 Agenda

On 21-22 August 2025, H.E. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) spoke on ASEAN SDG Progress at the ASEAN Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Sustainability, calling for “transformative, equitable, innovative, and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda.” This is an opportunity for ASEAN, Türkiye to strengthen SDG financing and foster cross-pillar collaborations.

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ACSDSD for Climate at ASEAN Regional Consultation Meeting (RCM) for the ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan 2025-2030 (ACCSAP)

On 19 August 2025, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, accompanied by Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, Project Manager, attended the ASEAN Regional Consultation Meeting (RCM) for the ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan 2025-2030 (ACCSAP), organized by the ACCSAP Secretariat in collaboration with the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), at the Amari Bangkok Hotel.

The meeting was to gather recommendations from ASEAN Member States on the ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan (ACCSAP), and the ACSDSD’s representatives also had the opportunity to discuss regional cross-cutting issues and explored ways to integrate and harmonize strategic areas through participation in thematic tracks.

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ACSDSD and CMMU co-development of educational program 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 with  Associate Professor Prattana Punnakitikashem, PhD., the Dean of College of Management, Mahidol University (CMMU), together with her team.  This visit provided an opportunity to deepen discussions between ACSDSD and CMMU on the co-development of educational program (Ph.D. in Sustainable Leadership)and joint […]

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ACSDSD Executive Director Pays Courtesy Visit to Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs (DVIFA)

On 22 July 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), paid a courtesy call on, Ms. Thitiporn Chirasawadi, the Director of Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs (DVIFA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. During the meeting, H.E. Ms. Sangasubana praised the resources of human resources development and negotiation skills by the DVIFA institute and gave an update on ACSDSD’s continuing initiatives, including the 3rd ASEAN Circular Economy Forum to take place on 16-17 October 2025 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia. 

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Strengthening ASEAN-Korea Collaboration on Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management

The ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP), under the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), proudly participated in the Investment and Market Research Mission 2025, held on 3–4 July 2025 in Manila, Philippines.

Representing ACESP, Dr. Treesuvit (David) Arriyavat, Senior Project Manager, delivered a featured presentation during the Special Talk and Roundtable Discussion on the theme of advancing circular economy cooperation in ASEAN.

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ACSDSD co-organized ASEAN Gender Outlook, launching a new report

On 28 May 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasaporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue co-organized the event titled “ASEAN Gender Outlook: From Insights to Action — Harnessing Gender Data for Inclusive Policy and Decision-Making in Support of ASEAN Community Vision 2045” together with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, UN Women Indonesia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, as Thailand is the ASEAN Coordinator on Sustainable Development Cooperation and co-organizer of the event.

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Executive Director of ACSDSD pay a courtesy call on Delegation of the European Union to ASEAN

On 27 May 2025, Delegation of the European Union to ASEAN led by Mr. Radomir Jansky, Deputy Head of Mission and Mr. Thibaut Portevin, Head of Cooperation welcomed a courtesy call from H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, the Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), at the Delegation of the European Union to ASEAN in Jakarta Indonesia, to share updates and explore opportunities for closer collaboration in order to develop sustainable development goals (SDGs) across ASEAN.

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The “ASEAN Action Towards Circular Economy: Move Forward with Extended Producer Responsibility”

The “ASEAN Action Towards Circular Economy: Move Forward with Extended Producer Responsibility” forum is a collaborative effort organised by ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), C asean (Social Enterprise) and Thailand Supply Chain Network. Scheduled for Thursday, 28 March 2024, at the C asean Auditorium, 10th floor, CW Tower, Ratchadapisek Road, Bangkok, is pivotal for […]

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Building a regional system of Institutions for a Circular economy transition in ASEAN – learning from the EU Experience.” an International Resource Panel side event

Building a regional system of Institutions for a Circular economy transition in ASEAN – learning from the EU Experience.” an International Resource Panel side event On 13th June 2023, The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), Mahidol University, Thailand, the host of the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP), organised an International […]

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Seminar on the Human Report 2021/22: “Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our Future in a Transforming World, Reflections on and Implications for Human Development in Thailand”

On May 31, 2023, UNDP Thailand and ACSDSD co-hosted a seminar on the Human Report 2021/22: “Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our Future in a Transforming World, Reflections on and Implications for Human Development in Thailand” at the College of Management, Mahidol University. The event featured remarks by Mr. Renaud Meyer, Resident Representative of UNDP […]

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ACSDSD in 2nd 3RproMar Regional Workshop Series “Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution for a Stronger Circular Economy in ASEAN.”

ACSDSD in 2nd 3RproMar Regional Workshop Series “Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution for a Stronger Circular Economy in ASEAN.” On 22 May 2023, Khun Treesuvit (David) Arriyavat, the project manager of the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP) from the ASEAN Centre Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), Mahidol University, participated in the 2nd Regional Workshop […]

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The 7th High-Level Brainstorming Dialogue on Enhancing Complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

On Friday 31st March 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, and Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with ACSDSD’s staff attended the 7th High-Level Brainstorming Dialogue on Enhancing Complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the Vie Hotel Bangkok. On […]

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Executive Director of ACSDSD paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Thailand

On Wednesday 8th February 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, along with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, and ACSDSD’s staff paid a courtesy call on H.E. Rachmat Budiman, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, together with Mr. Ahmad Rama Aji Nasution, Counsellor, Economic […]

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UNGA 77 Side Event on ” Regional Pathways to the Global Goals : ASEAN’s Approach towards SGDs Implementation and Sustainable post COVID 19 Recovery” on 22 September 2022 at the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations in New York.

Thailand, as ASEAN Coordinator on Sustainable Development Cooperation and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) co – organised a UNGA 77 Side Event on ” Regional Pathways to the Global Goals : ASEAN’s Approach towards SDGs Implementation and Sustainable post COVID 19 Recovery” on 22 September 2022 at the Permanent Mission […]

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From linear to circular: EU, ASEAN inaugurate Stakeholder Platform Secretariat to boost region’s circular economy

BANGKOK, 15 September 2022 – The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inaugurated today the ASEAN Circular Economy (CE) Stakeholder Platform Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand. It will support the ASEAN region to achieve sustainable consumption and production and accelerate a transition to a circular economy. Organised by the secretariat’s host […]

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ASEAN Networking Symposium on the Implementation of the Complementarities Roadmap in Support of COVID-19 Recovery 7 September 2022

ASEAN Networking Symposium on the Implementation of the Complementarities Roadmap in Support of COVID-19 Recovery 7 September 2022 The event was co-organized by ACSDSD together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Thailand, the ASEAN Secretariat, ESCAP, and the Asia Foundation. The event receives generous financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation. To provide a […]

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The inaugural meeting of the Governing Council of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD)

The inaugural meeting of the Governing Council of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) The ACSDSD Governing Council comprises representatives from ASEAN Member States. The first meeting is chaired by Ms. Usana Berananda, Deputy Director-General, Department of ASEAN Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom of Thailand. ACSDSD envisions itself […]

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ACSDSD representatives join the 51st Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference

ACSDSD representatives join the 51st Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Conference with the focal theme of SDGs in Reality held at Amari Watergate Bangkok, Thailand, between 20 and 22 November 2019. ACSDSD exhibits its collective research on corporate sustainability as informed by the Sufficiency Economy philosophy, and debut its sustainable social healthcare enterprise […]

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