ACSDSD in “BCG Economy Model: Circular Economy for Green Recovery in 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 for Green Recovery in ASEAN” during “The 4th ASEAN Innovation Roadmap Forum” at Centara Grand Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand as guest speaker. The ASEAN BCG Network Team, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand, organised this event. The BCG Economy Model: Circular Economy for Green Recovery in the ASEAN session aims to be a platform for ASEAN with Japan – its stakeholders to approach and address opportunities and challenges of circular economy and to ensure the continuity of their transformation to sustainable development.

The opening remarks were kindly given by Dr Luksmon Smansin, Acting Director, International Affairs Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Thailand.

On this occasion, Khun David Treesuvit talks about the circular economy in ASEAN, samples of regional and national mechanisms and initiatives, and the ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder platform.

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.

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.

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.

ACSDSD in “BCG Economy Model: Circular Economy for Green Recovery in ASEAN”