PUBLISHED: 7 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Thailand will reiterate its commitments and demand more technological and financial assistance in its effort to combat climate change at the upcoming” 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties” ( COP28 ) in the United Arab Emirates( UAE ) next month.
To ensure that the nation’s commitment to environmental protection is viewed as unquestionable, it will also invest more in natural bonds.
Mr. Srettha gave a keynote address at the 2nd Thailand Climate Action Conference( TCAC ) in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center’s SX Grand Plenary Hall, stating that the issue of global climate change has grown urgent and serious for both stakeholders and the general public.
He continued,” But this is not a concern that the government only may solve, but one that requires cooperation from everyone in society. This is why Thailand has been positively implementing every means necessary to fight the culture issue.”
Climate change was one of the most crucial topics on his recent trip to the UN General Assembly’s 78th treatment next month.
At some Climate and SDG conferences, he claimed to have had the chance to speak with world leaders and exchange ideas.
According to Mr. Srettha, Thailand aimed to meet the 1.5C target set by the Paris Agreement by becoming carbon neutral by 2050 and achieving net-zero pollution in 2065. Additionally, it has set a 20 % to 40 % national contribution goal for 2030.
According to him, these goals serve as the foundation for procedures like the 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan and the 20-Year National Strategy.
In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 % in the energy sector, he stated that Thailand intends to concentrate on increasing energy efficiency and renewable use. In order to eliminate 120 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually by 2037, it will also increase its green area to 55 % of its total land area.
” Some people may feel burdened by climate actions. However, I see this as a chance. a chance for conservation for Thailand and our personal business. Leading organizations have now promoted green measures thanks to a paradigm shift in production and services, he claimed.
The UAE does host COP28 from November 30 through December 12.