ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week, July 3-5
This event has evolved into an essential platform for meetings among investors and buyers in the energy and electric automotive sectors.
The 2024 exhibition of technologies and innovations anticipates hosting over 1,500 world-class brands in renewable energy, energy efficiency, environmental solutions and electric vehicle technology. It will span an expansive area of over 20,000 sqm, encompassing major national pavilions. Continued …
Koh Samui weighs ‘White Lotus effect’ against environmental cost
Along the beachfront on the Thai island of Samui, vendors are busy setting up tables covered with souvenirs and sunglasses. Staff stand outside massage shops and restaurants gesture to passersby, hoping to entice in tourists.
Soon, there could be even more customers passing through the area. The island is one of several locations that will feature in the third season of The White Lotus, a series so popular that its previous settings, Hawaii and Sicily, both saw surges in demand from travelers. Continued …
Bangkok expo offers innovations in sustainable agriculture
The Agritechnica Asia & Horti Asia 2024 event in Bangkok served as a platform to bring together technology and innovation for a sustainable future in agriculture and horticulture, the organizer DLG-German Agricultural Society said.
Katharina Riehn, the agency’s vice president and chairperson, said the exhibition is crucial at a time when the global agriculture industry faces challenges from climate change and pollution from burning, causing food shortages and affecting people’s lives. Continued …
CP Group has a simple mantra: ‘Sustainability begins at home’
Charoen Pokphand Group’s Chief of Sustainability and Strategic Development Officer Dr. Teerapon Tanomsakyut unveiled the group’s “next targets” to thrive on sustainability after achieving the world’s No. 2 position in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024. Here are excerpts from his exclusive interview.
What are the CP Group’s goals and commitment on sustainability?
Dr. Teerapon: We are in the “New World Order” where sustainability and business are integrated and cannot be viewed separately. Companies all over the world are expected to contribute an important part, because of their involvement in many dimensions and with many people in society. Continued …
Cleaner shipping fuel is contributing to ocean warming, scientists say
Shipping fuel regulations introduced in 2020 have led to a substantial cut in sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution, but may also have made the ocean warmer by reducing cloud cover, according to a modeling study in a paper published late on Thursday.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules to tackle marine pollution forced shippers to cut their fuel sulfur content to 0.5% from 3.5%, leading to an 80% decline in SO2 emissions, according to a research team led by Tianle Yuan at the University of Maryland. Continued …
Greenpeace’s ship Rainbow Warrior arrives in Thailand to call for ocean justice
The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is sailing around Thailand for the whole month of June to highlight the threats facing the Thai oceans and to demand for ocean justice and climate action. The ship tour will spotlight the coastal communities who are gravely affected by these threats, and call for their right to environmental equality.
With the help of civil society organizations and agencies, the goal is to establish community-led marine protected areas that will allow these communities to thrive, while ensuring that the marine biodiversity remains safe and protected. Continued …
AIS shines as the winner of WSIS Prize 2024 with E-Waste+ Application
Thailand’s AIS has been awarded the winner of the WSIS Prize 2024 in the ALC7 E-Environment category, being the the sole winner in the private telecom sector.
The WSIS Prize was established in 2003, and is globally organized by The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and United Nations (UN). It aims to acknowledge and reward outstanding projects and initiatives that leverage information and communication technologies (ICT) to advance sustainable development. Continued …
Circular economy in Thailand: An innovative approach to sustainability
Thailand is advancing its commitment to sustainability by embracing circular-economy principles to reduce waste and enhance recycling. Recent collaborations in Thailand showcase the potential of a circular economy.
For instance, a partnership with Thai Beverage Can Co. collected 45 metric tons of post-consumption packaging, while another initiative with SCG Chemicals expanded plastic packaging recycling efforts across multiple buildings. These projects not only reduce waste but also generate significant income through carbon credits. Continued …
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