Participation in the 9th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN

On 18 June 2025, Executive Director Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul Project Manager, attended the 9th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” The event brought together ASEAN’s 81 accredited entities, Centres of Excellence, and key stakeholders to exchange views, enhance collaboration, and explore potential synergies.

During the forum, Ms. Sangasubana delivered a presentation entitled “Introduction to ACSDSD,” providing an overview of the Centre’s objectives and ongoing initiatives.

ACSDSD also paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Ambassador Phantipha lamsudha Ekarohit, Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN with a view to explore possible ways for ACSDSD to engage actively with ASEAN Bodies and ASEAN Secretariat to promote regional sustainable development.


In addition, ACSDSD also held discussions with Mr. Frank Feulner, Team Leader of EU SCOPE Higher Education, and Mr. Jörg Meier, Key Expert for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) under the Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI) with a view to update each other on activities and 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)

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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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