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
Tero Tapio Raassina

Principal Investment Specialist

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 • December 18, 2023

Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Introductory Webinar

Bangkok, Thailand, December 18, 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Thailand and the Thai ESCO Association co-hosted a webinar to thoroughly introduce the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) project and launch GGGI’s technical paper on Demand Aggregation & Bulk Procurement for Energy Efficiency Projects. The project officially started on August 15th and […]

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
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 158,054
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Cross Cutting
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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
  • Green Cities
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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
  • Green Cities
View
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
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 124,981
Status Complete
Thematic Area
  • Cross Cutting
View
Thematic Areas
Countries
Accelerating Implementation of Thailand’s Nationally Determined Contribution
Start Date Q1 2017
Funding Source
Actual Budget (USD) 1,273,000
Status Active
Thematic Area
  • Cross Cutting
View

Reports

GGGI Thailand Country Planning Framework (CPF) 2022-2026 Thailand  • Green Cities  • Sustainable Energy  • Thailand  • Cross Cutting
Report
GGGI Thailand Country Planning Framework (CPF) 2022-2026

Thailand  • Green Cities  • Sustainable Energy  • Thailand  • Cross Cutting  • Waste  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth  • Carbon Pricing  • Circular Economy  • Climate Finance  • Country Planning Framework  • CPF  • NDCs  • Bioeconomy

Evaluation of GGGI’s Progress Against the Strategic Plan 2015-20 (2017) Paraguay  • Mongolia  • Papua New Guinea  • Mozambique  • Hungary
Report
Evaluation of GGGI’s Progress Against the Strategic Plan 2015-20 (2017)

Paraguay  • Mongolia  • Papua New Guinea  • Mozambique  • Hungary  • Colombia  • Nepal  • Costa Rica  • Fiji  • Philippines  • India  • Rwanda  • Jordan  • Senegal  • Kiribati  • United Arab Emirates  • Lao PDR  • Viet Nam  • Cambodia  • Uganda  • Morocco  • Ethiopia  • Myanmar  • Qatar  • Peru  • Green Cities  • Indonesia  • México  • Sustainable Energy  • Thailand  • Green Buildings and Industry  • Vanuatu  • Gender and Inclusive Development  • Sustainable Transport  • Waste  • Solar Energy  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth  • Sustainable Landscapes  • Climate Finance  • National Financing Vehicles  • NFVs

Special Review of Strategic Plan 2015-2020: Commitments Delivered and Key Results (2021) Mongolia  • Nepal  • Rwanda  • Senegal  • Cambodia
Report
Special Review of Strategic Plan 2015-2020: Commitments Delivered and Key Results (2021)

Mongolia  • Nepal  • Rwanda  • Senegal  • Cambodia  • Papua New Guinea  • Colombia  • Fiji  • Lao PDR  • Green Cities  • Peru  • Uganda  • Ethiopia  • Sustainable Energy  • Thailand  • Vanuatu  • Gender and Inclusive Development  • Sustainable Landscapes  • Green Finance

Review of Strategic Plan 2015-2020: Commitments Delivered and Key Results Ecuador  • Uzbekistan  • Caribbean  • United Arab Emirates  • Lao PDR
Report
Review of Strategic Plan 2015-2020: Commitments Delivered and Key Results

Ecuador  • Uzbekistan  • Caribbean  • United Arab Emirates  • Lao PDR  • Viet Nam  • Cambodia  • Mongolia  • Saint Lucia  • Mozambique  • Guyana  • Papua New Guinea  • Colombia  • Nepal  • Costa Rica  • Hungary  • Fiji  • Philippines  • India  • Rwanda  • Jordan  • Senegal  • Kiribati  • Uganda  • Morocco  • Ethiopia  • Myanmar  • Burkina Faso  • Peru  • Green Cities  • Tonga  • Qatar  • Indonesia  • Forest (Sustainable) Landscapes  • México  • Sustainable Energy  • Thailand  • Vanuatu  • Green Buildings and Industry  • Gender and Inclusive Development  • Sustainable Transport  • Waste  • Solar Energy  • Sustainable Landscapes  • Green Finance  • Climate-Smart Agriculture  • Coastal Resilience

Green Growth Index 2020: Measuring performance in achieving SDG targets Denmark  • flagship-publications  • Caribbean  • Ecuador  • PNG
Report
Green Growth Index 2020: Measuring performance in achieving SDG targets

Denmark  • flagship-publications  • Caribbean  • Ecuador  • PNG  • Pacific  • Technical Report  • Republic of Korea  • Guyana  • Nepal  • Papua New Guinea  • Costa Rica  • Fiji  • Philippines  • Hungary  • India  • Rwanda  • Jordan  • Senegal  • Kiribati  • United Arab Emirates  • Lao PDR  • Viet Nam  • Mongolia  • Cambodia  • Mozambique  • Saint Lucia  • Myanmar  • Ethiopia  • Peru  • Burkina Faso  • Tonga  • Morocco  • Uganda  • Indonesia  • México  • Cross Cutting  • Thailand  • Vanuatu

Achieving Green Growth and Climate Action Post-COVID-19 Caribbean  • Côte d’Ivoire  • Technical Report  • flagship-publications  • Cambodia
Report
Achieving Green Growth and Climate Action Post-COVID-19

Caribbean  • Côte d’Ivoire  • Technical Report  • flagship-publications  • Cambodia  • Mozambique  • Hungary  • Nepal  • Rwanda  • Colombia  • Senegal  • Fiji  • United Arab Emirates  • Jordan  • Viet Nam  • Kiribati  • Lao PDR  • Mongolia  • Guyana  • Morocco  • Burkina Faso  • Tonga  • Peru  • Ethiopia  • Green Cities  • Uganda  • Indonesia  • Forest (Sustainable) Landscapes  • México  • Sustainable Energy  • Thailand  • Cross Cutting  • Vanuatu

Green Growth in Action: Achieving Green Energy Transformation Technical Report  • flagship-publications  • Guyana  • Papua New Guinea  • Fiji
Report
Green Growth in Action: Achieving Green Energy Transformation

Technical Report  • flagship-publications  • Guyana  • Papua New Guinea  • Fiji  • India  • Mongolia  • Mozambique  • Rwanda  • Senegal  • Cambodia  • Viet Nam  • Uganda  • Ethiopia  • Burkina Faso  • Morocco  • Indonesia  • México  • Sustainable Energy  • Thailand  • Vanuatu

Evaluation of Green Investment Services (2020) Lao PDR  • Mozambique  • Nepal  • Cambodia  • Philippines
Report
Evaluation of Green Investment Services (2020)

Lao PDR  • Mozambique  • Nepal  • Cambodia  • Philippines  • Rwanda  • Senegal  • Costa Rica  • Guyana  • Fiji  • Hungary  • India  • Myanmar  • Ethiopia  • Uganda  • Indonesia  • México  • Thailand  • Vanuatu  • Green Finance  • Climate Finance  • National Financing Vehicles  • NFVs

Evaluation of GGGI Thailand Country Program (2018) Thailand  • Cross Cutting  • Green Buildings and Industry  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth
Report
Evaluation of GGGI Thailand Country Program (2018)

Thailand  • Cross Cutting  • Green Buildings and Industry  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth

Thailand Country Planning Framework: 2017 – 2021 Cross Cutting  • Thailand
Report
Thailand Country Planning Framework: 2017 – 2021

Cross Cutting  • Thailand

Thailand GHG Reduction Roadmap Report Cross Cutting  • Thailand
Report
Thailand GHG Reduction Roadmap Report

Cross Cutting  • Thailand

Third Joint Donor Review of GGGI (2015) Paraguay  • Mozambique  • Papua New Guinea  • Hungary  • Colombia
Report
Third Joint Donor Review of GGGI (2015)

Paraguay  • Mozambique  • Papua New Guinea  • Hungary  • Colombia  • Nepal  • Costa Rica  • Fiji  • Philippines  • India  • Rwanda  • Jordan  • Senegal  • Kiribati  • United Arab Emirates  • Lao PDR  • Viet Nam  • Cambodia  • Mongolia  • Guyana  • Ethiopia  • Myanmar  • Qatar  • Peru  • Uganda  • Morocco  • Indonesia  • México  • Thailand  • Vanuatu  • Gender and Inclusive Development  • Climate Resilient and Green Growth  • Green Finance

Second Joint Donor Review (2013) Pacific  • Uzbekistan  • Paraguay  • Papua New Guinea  • Costa Rica
Report
Second Joint Donor Review (2013)

Pacific  • Uzbekistan  • Paraguay  • Papua New Guinea  • Costa Rica  • India  • Kiribati  • Mongolia  • Philippines  • Rwanda  • Cambodia  • United Arab Emirates  • Viet Nam  • Guyana  • Ethiopia  • Qatar  • Peru  • Indonesia  • México  • Thailand

GGGI In-Country Staff

Tero Tapio Raassina

Principal Investment Specialist