Overall Objective
GGGI’s objective in Thailand is to support the Government to develop and implement an NDC Action Plan for the country’s industrial sector.
Strategic Outcome Targets
| GHG Reductions | Target Setting in Progress |
|---|---|
| Green Jobs | Target Setting in Progress |
| Sustainable Services | Target Setting in Progress |
| Air Quality | Target Setting in Progress |
| Ecosystem Services | Target Setting in Progress |
| Enhanced Adaptation to Climate Change | Target Setting in Progress |
Themes
Contact
Resource Partner
GGGI Core Funding and Earmarked
Government Counterpart
Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP)
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Context
Under its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment, Thailand aims to reduce GHG emissions by 20-25% from projected BAU levels by 2030. This forms part of the government’s vision for climate-resilient and low-carbon growth and is aligned to both the current 5-year National Economic and Social Development Plan and Thailand’s Climate Change Master Plan.
To meet this commitment, there is an urgent need to systematically cascade the economy-wide NDC target into sectoral targets, so that sector-specific plans can be formulated and implemented. The industrial sector, which represents 38% of GDP and at least 23% of emissions, is particularly crucial to success and is therefore the focus of this project. Shifting industry toward a low emissions pathway will not only increase the country’s competitiveness in the world market, but also boost opportunities for green job creation.
The Government of Thailand’s (GoT) Industry GHG Reduction Roadmap, which was developed with GGGI support, focuses on three high impact industrial sectors: automotive parts, palm oil, and frozen seafood. All of these sectors are crucial to consider in NDC implementation. From the study, it was found that automotive part industry has the highest GHG emissions and very high emissions growth. Improving energy efficiency of the auto parts sector could therefore significantly contribute toward Thailand’s NDC targets. However, companies lack the technical and financial capacity to implement energy efficiency measures, which has been identified as the key focus area of this sector. Thus, acceleration on energy efficiency measures, not only in the auto part industry, shall be enhanced through identifying bankable projects with an aim to demonstrate and accelerate green investment in the Thai industrial sector.
This project is a concrete and necessary step toward NDC implementation and long-term sustainable development of the industrial sector. Based on successful Roadmap work during WPB 2015-16, the GoT has requested GGGI for further cooperation and support on NDC implementation to ensure that the country can successfully achieve its NCD targets.
News
News • May 2, 2023
A stakeholder consultation meeting to promote access to international climate finance support for climate change in Thailand
31 March 2023 – Bangkok, Thailand – The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) in a collaboration with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Creagy Company Limited, organized a stakeholder consultation meeting to promote access to international climate finance support for climate change initiatives. The event was supported by […]
News • November 3, 2022
ONEP launches projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming
Bangkok, Thailand – On 12th October 2022 the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), the National Designated Authority of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), launched the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme to help Thailand curb greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Thailand […]
News • August 16, 2022
GGGI supports UNFCCC Training on Asian Least Developed Countries Access to Climate Finance
August 8-11, 2022, the UNFCCC in collaboration with UNESCAP under the auspices of the Needs-based Finance Project hosted a training on “Climate Finance mobilization and access to Least Developed Countries in Asia”. Governments of Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Nepal and Timor-Leste were gathered with experts from Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Adaptation Fund and Global […]
News • July 12, 2022
“GGGI’s Thailand Country Planning Framework 2022 – 2026” Stakeholder Consultation Meeting
June 28, 2022; Bangkok, Thailand – The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) organized a stakeholder consultation workshop titled “GGGI’s Thailand Country Planning Framework 2022 – 2026’’, which brought together key related governmental stakeholders for […]
News • April 21, 2022
“Biomethane Current Affairs and Future Options in Supporting Green Energy Security of Thailand’’ Workshop and Site Visit
April 4-5, 2022; Bangkok, Thailand – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) organized a workshop “Biomethane Current Affairs and Future Options in Supporting Green Energy Security of Thailand’’, which sets out to enhance understanding of key stakeholders in Thailand on the current status and future potential of BioCNG and related biomethane applications. This engaging event […]
News • March 27, 2020
GGGI: GCF Portfolio
Directing finance to where it is needed most Delivering inclusive growth while limiting climate change to 1.5°C will require the mobilization of finance at a historic scale. Over the next 15 years, it is estimated the world needs about USD 90 trillion in climate smart infrastructure – most of it in developing countries. Investing in […]
News • October 5, 2018
Greening Industry through Green Growth Programs
With the launch of the 2030 Agenda, inclusive and green industrial development has been recognized as a key element of sustainable development. Greening industry offers a development pathway consisting of two mutually supportive components: on the one hand, improving the environmental, social and economic performance of existing industries, and the other, creating new competitive industries […]
News • September 21, 2018
GGGI successfully mobilized private investment for Thailand’s green growth projects
Bangkok, September 21, 2018 – Industries play important role to help Thailand achieve its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target under the Paris Agreement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), accounted for more than 2.5 million in number, contributing to 37% of Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) and providing over 10 million workforces nationwide, is one of […]
News • July 31, 2018
[IIEC Recent News] Launch of Thailand Energy Efficiency Program for SME Sector
On July 23, 2018, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Provincial Electricity Authority Company Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Thailand’s Energy Efficiency program for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Thailand and enhance cooperation on energy efficiency. This program aims to support SMEs in Thailand’s industrial sector to help […]
News • July 25, 2018
GGGI to promote Thailand’s green cities and e-waste management in Udon Thani
Udon Thani, July 25, 2018 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) strives to strengthen green growth planning and implementation at a local level by launching a systematic e-waste collection and material recycling project. GGGI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Udon Thani City Municipality on July 25. The MoU, signed by Hyoeun Jenny […]
News • July 23, 2018
GGGI signs MoU with PEA to promote Energy Efficiency in the SME sector
Bangkok, July 23, 2018 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Provincial Electricity Authority Company Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to promote Thailand’s Energy Efficiency program for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and enhance cooperation on energy efficiency. The MoU, signed by Hyoeun Jenny Kim, Deputy Director-General and Head of […]
News • July 12, 2018
GGGI and AMATA ink an MoU to establish Green and Smart City
Bangkok, July 12, 2018 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and AMATA Corporation Public Company Limited, a Thai industrial estates provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to advance green growth and sustainable development especially in the area of Green and Smart City in industrial land development in Thailand. The MoU, signed by […]
News • March 13, 2018
GGGI to Assist Thailand to Close the Financial Gap for Green Growth
BANGKOK, Thailand, Mar 13 2018 (GGGI) – Thailand, a Member of GGGI, has set an ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target of 20-25% from the business-as-usual level by 2030 under the Paris Agreement. However, the country is faced with a bold challenge in securing resources for green growth and low-carbon investment. The Green Climate Fund (GCF), a […]
News • February 22, 2018
GGGI Reaffirms Commitment to Work with Thailand on Green Growth
Bangkok – February 22, 2018 – Thailand is very active on green growth. The country has shifted its development paradigm from “growth-oriented” to a new, holistic model of “people-centered development”. This is well reflected in the recent Twenty-Year National Strategy (2017-2036), which serves as an umbrella for national development plans, as well as the Twelfth […]
News • May 21, 2015
Opportunities for a Green Economy in Asia Pacific
Speaking in Bangkok, Thailand at the First Forum of Ministers & Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific, UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner noted the region is home to a number of international and regional institutions, including the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), that have championed the green growth and green economy agenda. Read full article here: […]
Projects
Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Thailand(TH7) Advancing Thailand’s Access to GCF
| Start Date | Q1 Feb 9 2018 |
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| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 158,054 |
| Status | Active |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Thailand(TH5) E-waste collection and recycling in Udon Thani, Thailan
| Start Date | Q1 Jan 23 2018 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 123,468 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Thailand(TH6) Transitioning to Green and Smart City: Case Study of AMATA
| Start Date | Q1 Jan 1 2018 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 68,735 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Thailand- Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT)-MRV systems especially for industry and buildings (TH08)
| Start Date | Q4 20181201 |
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| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 124,981 |
| Status | Complete |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Accelerating Implementation of Thailand’s Nationally Determined Contribution
| Start Date | Q1 2017 |
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| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 1,273,000 |
| Status | Active |
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