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On 23 February 2026, Thailand, as the ASEAN Coordinator on Sustainable Development Cooperation, together with the United Kingdom (UK), co-organised the ASEAN-UK Dialogue on Sustainability at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. The event, attended by more than 80 representatives from ASEAN Member States, the UK, and UN ESCAP and other organisations related to […]
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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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On 10 February 2026, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) invited Young ASEAN Leadership Policy Initiatives (YALPI) for a meeting to solidify potential collaboration on youth empowerment and sustainable development. As YALPI organizes its 2026 annual conference under the theme “Thriving Together In a Boiling World: Advancing Economic Growth and Climate […]
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On 6 February 2026, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) convened a consultative meeting with Dr. Darmp Sukontasap, Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Export-Import Bank of Thailand. Dr. Darmp, a former Board Member of the Institute of Trade and Development (ITD), engaged in strategic dialogue with ACSDSD […]
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On 19 January 2026, the Environmental Education Centre (EEC) Team, led by Ms. Bonita Joan Susan Rendell – Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Kalaya Saraphrot – Corporate Identity & Marketing Lead, and Ms. Hiroko Taniguchi – International Development Lead paid a New Year courtesy visit to the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) […]
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On 23 January 2026, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) convened the 9th and 10th Meetings of its Governing Council with the 9th chaired by H.E. Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand and the 10th chaired by Ms. Cheryl Leal, Director for Policy and Planning Service, Department […]
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On 12 January 2026 H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), paid a courtesy visit to the C ASEAN to exchange views and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The ACSDSD delegation was warmly received by C ASEAN’s team, namely, Mr. Polapatr Suvarnazorn, Advisor to President […]
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The ACSDSD communications interviewed the dynamic core team of ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting (AFMAM), featuring Marisa Khan (President, AFMAM 2025), Coleen Shwetin Tal (Co-Vice President), Alex Chairat Dipho (Co-Vice President), and Patty (Secretary). These country coordinators is set to establish AFMAM in Thailand to create “Waves of Cooperation,” empowering youth with ASEAN diplomacy to […]
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The ASEAN Center for Sustainable Development Studies and Development (ACSDSD), led by Executive Director H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, together with Deputy Executive Director Dr. Anthony Pramualratana and Project Manager Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, held a meeting with executives and scholars from the Centre for SDG Research and Support (SDG Move), Thammasat University, on Tuesday, 23 December […]
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On Monday, 22 December 2025, at the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Thailand, Bangkok, the delegation from the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), led by Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Francisco Tilman Cepeda, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Thailand. The meeting aimed […]
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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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On 12 December 2025, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana joined the Public Service Agents for Change Development Program (PSAC), Cohort 17, at the Institute for Good Governance Promotion (IGP) as a guest speaker. His presentation highlighted the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, connected through the Complementarities Initiative 2.0. By equipping over 27 […]
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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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On 17 November 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangkasubana, Executive Director of ACSDSD, along with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, Project Manager, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Datuk Wan Zaidi bin Wan Abdullah, the Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand. They were warmly welcomed by the Ambassador and joined by […]
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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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On 5 November 2025, the ACSDSD Executive Team, led by Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director, along with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, Project Manager, visited H.E. Mr. Rachmat Budiman, Ambassador of Indonesia to Thailand, at the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok. They were joined by Ms. Angela Anggraeni Soewono, Head of […]
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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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🎉 The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) is celebrating its 6th anniversary! Today (3 November) marks the 6th anniversary of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD)! Since our launch at the 35th ASEAN Summit in 2019, we’ve worked tirelessly to advance ASEAN’s shared vision for a people-centered, […]
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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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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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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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On October 5, 2025, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), proudly served as a judge at the SX Youth Speech Contest 2025, held during the Sustainability Expo (SX 2025) at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). Themed “Adaptation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future,” […]
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21st SOCCOM mapped the ASEAN’s roadmap to the care economy and safe environment The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) participated in the 21st Coordinating Conference on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOC-COM), held on 24 September 2025 in #Terengganu, Malaysia, and reported to the Meeting the progress on the flagship projects of […]
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On 18 September 2025, H.E. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) was the moderator for the ASEAN-Korea Sustainable Innovation Talks, hosted by the ASEAN-Korea Centre on 18-19 September 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. As a key platform initiated by AKC, the event demonstrated its pivotal […]
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On 22 September 2025, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), led by Executive Director Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, Project Manager, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Somsak Akksilp, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI) […]
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The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), represented by Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Pakjira Numchaisombut, Communication Officer, actively contributed to the seminar “Smart, Seamless, Sustainable: The New Vision of ASEAN Connectivity” on 12 September 2025 in Bangkok. . 🎥 Watch the Seminar Replay . <<< Why does it […]
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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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🌿 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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Our mission: On 28 August 2025, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) welcomed Mr. Jens Nytoft Rasmussen from the Danish Ministry of Environment–Environmental Protection Agency and Ms. Sirithip Kamonchanoktham, Junior Trade Advisor at the Danish Embassy, for a Strategic meeting on Sector Cooperation (SSC) under the Circular Economy Project and other […]
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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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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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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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ASEAN turns 58! ACSDSD was proud to join the ASEAN Family Run 2025 at Lumpini Park on 8 August 2025— 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 […]
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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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On 7 August 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), paid a courtesy visit to the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA). The ACSDSD delegation was warmly received by TICA’s executive team, namely, H.E. Director-General Chulvat Narinthrangura of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), H.E. Deputy […]
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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 […]
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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. 👨🏻👩🏻👦🏻👦🏻♻️ In alignment with UN ESCAP’s […]
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390 Camps, Environmental Education Centre (EEC) The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) was thrilled to be invited by EEC Thailand to the 390 Camp Sustainable Development Programme Exhibition, celebrating the 10th year of Environmental Education Centre (EEC), our partner who empower youth to tackle today’s environmental challenges. H.E. Phasporn Sangasubana […]
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On 17 July 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), together with representative from the Centre, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Mungkorn Pratoomkaew, Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand.
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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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attended the workshop and study visit on “Small-scale Marine Fisheries Data Collection for Fisheries Management in ASEAN” co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) in Bangkok.
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On 17 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 H.E. Ms. Tanyarat Mangkalarungsi, Head of Law Division, Office of Legal Affairs, the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
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On 14 July 2025 at 10.30 hrs, Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), paid a courtesy call on Ms. Pinsuda Jayanama, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
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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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On 1 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 H.E. Mr. Jonathan Kings, Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand.
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ACSDSD Executive Director presented “Introduction to ACSDSD” at the 9th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”
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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 the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) Phasporn Sangasubana paid a courtesy call to Secretary-General of ASEAN. Executive Director Phasporn Sangasubana shared updates on ACSDSD’s key initiatives, lessons learned and best practices.
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On 27 May 2025, H.E. Ambassador Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), had a courtesy visit with ERIA President Tetsuya Watanabe at ERIA headquarters in Jakarta.
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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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On 22 May 2025, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) welcomed H.E. Kim Jae-shin, Secretary General of the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), for a courtesy visit at Mahidol University.
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On 19 May 2025, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) was pleased to welcome Mr. Ryan Kung, Co-Managing Director of UnBound Malaysia & Australia, for an official engagement with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Tanida Bowornthanasathit, Senior Project Manager of ACSDSD.
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On 7 May 2025, Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Bong Yik Jui, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand. The visit aimed to introduce the background and workplan of the Centre, extend an invitation for Malaysia to […]
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The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), on 27 March 2025, welcomed a delegation from Sarawak Energy, led by Mr. Marconi Madai, Senior Vice President for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), to discuss potential collaboration on circular economy initiatives.
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The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) participated in the 8th High-Level Brainstorming Dialogue on Enhancing Complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2025
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On Friday 30 August 2024, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, participated as a moderator in the topic of Climate Resilience at the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) Forum: Towards UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The AOIP Forum was co-hosted by Thailand, as the ASEAN Coordinator for Sustainable […]
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On Thursday 29 August 2024, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, warmly welcomed H.E. Lee Jang-Keun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN on the occasion of a visit to ACSDSD at the OSM2 meeting room, Office of the President Building, Mahidol University Salaya campus. The meeting identified specific areas of collaboration […]
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20th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Coordinating Conference calls for enhanced stakeholder engagements, cross-pillar synergy for post-2025 community
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ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) welcoming executives from Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam.
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On Tuesday 30 April 2024, the 7th meeting of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) Governing Council was held from 10.00 – 12.00 hrs at the VIE Hotel Bangkok.
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ASEAN Action Towards Circular Economy: Move Forward with Extended Producer Responsibility
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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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Yasuyuki Kaseda visited the ACSDSD on Friday 2 February. We had very interesting discussion on sports and the SDGs, sustainable circular supply chains and plastics waste management.
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ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue in collaboration with National Science and Technology Development Agency, is announcing the call for applications for ASEAN Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Research Fellows 2024, providing grants to ASEAN BCG researchers to conduct hands-on training on related BCG research topics at NSTDA, Thailand for six months.
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On 19th January 2024, The “Sustainability Talks: Towards a Green ASEAN” is jointly organized by ASEAN Center for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue, Department of ASEAN Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited and C asean at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
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On 30th October 2023, ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mahidol University welcomed 32 youth representatives from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and Japan who attended the “ASEAN SDGs Youth Camp: Empowering Agents of Change for SDGs” which was arranged on 30 October-3 November 2023 in Bangkok.
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On Tuesday 24 October 2023, the 6th meeting of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) Governing Council was held from 10.00 – 12.00 hrs at the VIE Hotel Bangkok.
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On Monday 8th January 2024, 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. Mr. Khamphan Anlavan, Ambassador of Lao PDR to Thailand, together with Mr. Kedmany Zouphonetheva, Second Secretary.
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Towards Circularity: An ASEAN Perspective on Zero Waste Management in the Fashion Industry Country: Multi-Country, Thailand Towards Circularity: An ASEAN Perspective on Zero Waste Management in the Fashion Industry On 2 October 2023, at Suksol Hotel Bangkok | 6th Kamolmart Room, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), the ASEAN Circular Economy […]
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ASEAN-BAC Summit Week Indonesia 2023 On September 2, 2023, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) participated in the “ASEAN-BAC Summit Week Indonesia 2023” at Ritz Carlton Hotel Pacific Place, Jakarta, Indonesia as a guest speaker. On this occasion, the stakeholders from across the ASEAN […]
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ACSDSD in “BCG Economy Model: Circular Economy for Green Recovery in ASEAN” during The 4th ASEAN Innovation Roadmap Forum On August 24, 2023, Khun David Treesuvit, from the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), the host of the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform secretariat, participated in the “BCG Economy Model: Circular Economy […]
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Study and Visit of AUN and Harbour Education On Wednesday 26th July 2023, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD together with ACSDSD’s staff warmly welcomed the AUN and Harbour Education. On this occasion, the students (35-40 students) can learn and experiences ASEAN, and to explore its diversity while earning in-depth knowledge in various […]
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Visit of H.E. Jon Thorgaard, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand On Friday 14th July 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, Ms. Wanpimon Senapadpakorn, Director of International Relations Division of Mahidol University, and ACSDSD’s staff warmly welcomed H.E. Jon Thorgaard, Ambassador of Denmark to […]
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Launched of the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP) Today (June 27), the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) and the European Union (EU) launched the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ACESP). Launched by ASEAN Deputy SG Satvinder Singh and the European Commission DG for Environment Florika Fink-Hooijer, the platform […]
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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 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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The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development and Studies Dialogue (ACSDSD) has the honour in announcing the wining project for ACSDSD Research Grant 2022.
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On Wednesday 21st June 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, representatives from International Relations Divisions of Mahidol University, and ACSDSD’s staff, warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Kjell Tormod Pettersen, Ambassador of Norway to ASEAN, Royal Norwegian Embassy – Jakarta, along with Ms. Thea Ottmann, […]
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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.” 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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On Wednesday 24th May 2023, Mr. Yasuyuki Kaseda, First Secretary, Mission of Japan to ASEAN visited ACSDSD to discuss collaboration on the project: Activate ASEAN Declaration on Leveraging the Role of Sports in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by focusing on football (SDGs through football).
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On Wednesday 10th May 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, and ACSDSD’s staff warmly welcomed Associate Professor Dr. VGR Chandran Govindaraju from the University of Malaya and Dr. S.Sarpaneswaran, Director of C&G analytica. On this occasion, the meeting agreed to seek and enhance […]
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On Wednesday 3 May 2023, the 5th meeting of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) Governing Council was held from 10.00 – 12.00 hrs at the VIE Hotel Bangkok. Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, and Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, met with representatives of the ACSDSD […]
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On Monday 24th April 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, and ACSDSD’s staff warmly welcomed H.E. Mme. Hou Yanqi, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN, along with Mr. He Jianlin, First Secretary, Mission of P.R. China to ASEAN, and Mr. […]
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On Saturday 1st April 2023, Associate Professor Dr. Parisa Rungruang, Acting Dean of CMMU, along with Associate Professor Dr. Nattavud Pimpa, Assistant Dean for Sustainability of CMMU, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, and ACSDSD’s staff warmly welcomed H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, […]
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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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On Friday 24th March 2023, Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, along with ACSDSD’s staff attended the 2nd International Symposium on Social Work and Social Welfare for Sustainable Development at the Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam. The ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW) and ATCSW’s partners organized this symposium with […]
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On Tuesday 7th March 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, along with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, met with Professor Shobhakar Dhakal, Vice President (Academic Affairs), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). On this occasion, the meeting was discussed about the opportunities to enhance the collaboration in the area of research […]
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On Tuesday 21st February 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, and ACSDSD’s staff visited material recovery center of TerraCycle Thai Foundation at Khlong Lat Phrao, Wang Hin 43, Bangkok. On this occasion, Mr. James Scott, Executive Director of TerraCycle Thai Foundation, and his […]
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On Wednesday 15th February 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, and Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with ACSDSD’s staff met with Dr. Yasuhiko Hotta, Principal Policy Analyst, Director, Sustainable Consumption and Production Area of Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and Dr. Chaiyod Bunyagidj from Asia Pacific Roundtable on […]
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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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On Wednesday 18th January 2023, Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, along with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, and ACSDSD’s staff warmly welcomed H.E. Igor Driesmans, EU Ambassador to ASEAN, together with Mr. Jarrod Weir, Political Officer, Delegation of the European Union to Thailand. On this occasion, the meeting was mainly […]
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ACSDSD has the honour in announcing the ACSDSD Research Study Grant for 2022-23. The grant is in the amount of THB 1 million (approx. USD 27,000) and is open to personnel affiliated with an accredited institution of higher education in all AMS. We are looking for research proposals that address the topic of digital transformation […]
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Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, Executive Director of ACSDSD, together with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director of ACSDSD, visited ASEAN Secretariat, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR), ASEAN Centre for Energy, Mission of Japan to ASEAN, Embassy of Germany in Jakarta, Australian Mission to ASEAN, the […]
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On Friday, 2 December 2022, the 4th meeting of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) Governing Council took place at the College of Management, Mahidol University, from 10.00-12.00 hrs. Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, the Executive Director of the ACSDSD, and Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, the Deputy Executive Director of the ACSDSD, met with […]
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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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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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The Strategic Scoping Workshop on Operationalizing the ASEAN Circular Economy (CE) Stakeholder Platform Hotel Amari Watergate, Bangkok, Thailand 14-15 September 2022 As part of the ongoing cooperation between ASEAN and the EU, the ASEAN CE Stakeholder Platform is established to support a transition to sustainable consumption and production and a circular economy in the ASEAN […]
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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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On 17 June 2022, the 3rd meeting of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue Governing Council took place at ACSDSD from 10:00 – 12:00 hrs. Mr. Chirachai Punkrasin, the Executive Director of the ACSDSD, and Mr. Anthony Pramualratana, the Deputy Executive Director of the ACSDSD, met with representatives of the ACSDSD Governing […]
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Today (2 April) ED Narong Sasitorn (ACSD) called on H.E. Nashida Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand. They discussed ACSDSD’s priorities/work plans and exchanged ideas on how Japan contributes to regional efforts in achieving SDGs and realizing the 2025 ASEAN Vision. The 2019 summit between ASEAN and Japan adopted a joint statement on connectivity which […]
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ACSDSD, on 25 March 2021, welcomed His Excellency Marek Libricky, Ambassador of Czech Republic to Thailand. ED Sasitorn and DED Prasittiporn shared the Centre’s priorities and work plans to Ambassador Libricky. Czechia is keen to explore projects on waste management and renewable energy. Ambassador Libricky also shared some of the development projects Czechia initiated with […]
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to “conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven” (paragraph 79). These national reviews are expected to serve as a basis for the regular reviews by the high-level political forum (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of […]
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Today (11 March) ED Narong Sasitorn of ACSDSD welcomed Thomas Parks, Country Representative of the Asia Foundation and his team. They had extensive discussion on key challenges of sustainable development in ASEAN. The Asia Foundation will coorganize a Networking Symposium on the implementation of the Complimentarities Roadmap in May 2021. The symposium is aimed at […]
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Andrew Beirne, Economic counsellor and UK’s representative to UNESCAP, visited ACSDSD on March 11. ED Narong Sasitorn described scope of work and the 2021 plan. UK is a leading ODA player and an active partner of Thailand and the ASEAN region. Among subject matters discussed is data production for monitoring and evaluation of SDGs’ implementation.
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ED Narong Sasitorn welcomed H.E. Ambassador Kjersti Rodsmoen of Norway to ACSDSD on 2 March. Norway is an active sectoral partner of ASEAN. They had a productive discussion on a marine environmental protection. Both agreed on a project to promote public awareness and share best practices. It involves webinars and beach cleaning activities across the […]
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Governing Council of ACSDSD held its second meeting on 28 January 2021. Chaired by H.E. Mr. Phan Chi Thanh, head of delegation of Vietnam, the meeting was held on a virtual format and joined by H.E. Miss Usana Berananda, Director General of ASEAN Affairs, MOFA-Thailand. The meeting took note of the appointment of Mr. Narong […]
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On January 12, 2021 ED Narong Sasitorn paid a courtesy call on H.E. Phan Chi Thanh, Ambassador of Vietnam to Thailand. Sasitorn introduced ACSDSD’s role and activities. They had a substantive discussion on challenges of promoting sustainable development and possible areas of cooperation. A former Secretary General of Vietnam’s National Council on Sustainable Development, Ambassador […]
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On January 07, 2021, Mr.Narong Sasitorn, newly appointed Executive Director of ACSDSD, called on H.E. Seng SOUKHATIVONG , Ambassador of Lao PDR to Thailand. Sasitorn gave a brief background of the Complimentarity Roadmap and the responsibilities of the ACSDSD. Both had a good and productive discussion on possible areas of sustainable development cooperation whereby the […]
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ACSDSD hosts a meeting with the Embassy of Switzerland and the UNDP. We are working on an exciting forum on SDG12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production) and Human Rights in the region. More to come!
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Delegates from ACSDSD met with management team from the Embassy of Switzerland to discuss forum on Sustainable Development and Business and Human Rights.
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On Octover 7,2020. Delegates from the ACSDSD discussed regional collaborations and projects with the Asia Foundation. Dialogue on sustainability is pivotal to ASEAN.
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On September 3, 2020, H.E. Mr Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, along with high-level administrators from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visits the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (AC2SD) at the College of Management, Mahidol University, on Viphavadee Rangsit road, Bangkok. H.E. Mr Don Pramudwinai […]
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June 4, 2020 – ACSDSD participated in the Video Conference of the 4th High-Level Brainstorming Dialogue on Enhancing Complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (HLBD) Ms. Orawan Yafa, ACSDSD Executive Director, presented in the session “Concrete ideas to implement the Complementarities Roadmap (2025)”, proposing a joint […]
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BANGKOK – H.E. the Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Lorenzo Galanti, visited ACSDSD on 19 February 2020 to discuss possibility and areas of cooperation between Italy and ASEAN through ACSDSD. The Ambassador is keen to learn about a number of existing research and projects on sustainable development at the College of Management and within Mahidol University. […]
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Announcement of development cooperation between the European Union and ACSDSD BRUSSELS – The European Union has formally announced a partnership with the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) at the second ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Sustainable Development: Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals convened in Brussels on 10 February 2020. The meeting brought […]
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December 18, 2019 – Mr. Thomas Parks, Country Representative, Asia Foundation and Ms. Felicity Tan, Director, Asia, Rockefeller Foundation and the team met with ACSDSD to discuss a joint forum on ASEAN Centres Network and partnership on capacity building activities for the centre.
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December 16, 2019 – Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Memon, Regional Coordinator, Resource Efficiency, United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, and Project Manager, Regional Policy Advocacy Component SWITCH-Asia headed the team to discuss partnership with ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogues (ACSDSD) and faculty members of the College of Management, […]
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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 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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November 3, 2019 – Assistant Professor Dr. Duangporn Arbhasil, Dean of the College of Management, Mahidol University, Associate Professor Dr. Sooksan Kantabutra, Assistant Professor Dr. Randall Shannon and Ms. Orawan Yafa, representing the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue, attend the 35th ASEAN Summit and related meetings at Grand Diamond Room, Impact Forum […]
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between Mahidol University and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in establishing the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue at Mahidol University, Salaya campus, on October 30, 2019. In the photos, Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Director-General, Department of ASEAN Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Professor Banchong […]
