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News
NEWS
ACSDSD courtesy call with Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand
On 1 July 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Jonathan Kings, Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand.
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Participation in the 9th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN
ACSDSD Executive Director presented “Introduction to ACSDSD” at the 9th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.”
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ACSDSD co-organized ASEAN Gender Outlook, launching a new report
On 28 May 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasaporn Sangasubana, Executive Director of ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue co-organized the event titled “ASEAN Gender Outlook: From Insights to Action — Harnessing Gender Data for Inclusive Policy and Decision-Making in Support of ASEAN Community Vision 2045” together with the Secretary-General of ASEAN, UN Women Indonesia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, as Thailand is the ASEAN Coordinator on Sustainable Development Cooperation and co-organizer of the event.
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Executive Director of ACSDSD pay a courtesy call on H.E. the Secretary-General of ASEAN
Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) Phasporn Sangasubana paid a courtesy call to Secretary-General of ASEAN. Executive Director Phasporn Sangasubana shared updates on ACSDSD’s key initiatives, lessons learned and best practices.
SDGs Around the Globe
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Five Thai higher educations Institutions ranked in Top 100 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 for Sustainable development
The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) extends our congratulations to all 83 Thai higher education institutions recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 — a major leap in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
From where I stand: “I made history by becoming the youngest City Council member”
Credit: Abla Al Hajaia. Photo courtesy: UN Women/Christopher Herwig Meet Abla Al Hajaia, a strong advocate for gender equality. She made history by becoming the youngest City Council member in Jordan at the age of 28. This is one of the great examples showing that women can achieve anything if they set their minds on […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Thailand: More than 100 companies pledge to strengthen women’s economic empowerment
Credit: UN Women Asia-Pacific | A woman employee, wearing a mask and face shield, works at a shopping centre, in Bangkok, Thailand. According to UN Women, women labour force participation is about 60 per cent in the country. Another huge step in advancing gender equality in Thailand. 110 companies in Thailand have signed up to […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Mater: chairs from spent brewery grain
Mater is a Danish interior design company that strives to create elegant furniture in a responsible way. With sustainable thinking in mind, it reuses wood waste, upcycled aluminum waste, and upcycled ocean waste to produce its products. Its latest achievement is to design and manufacture chairs from brewery waste. More information https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/mater-chairs-spent-brewery-grain?fbclid=IwAR0SRh-tXO_YOc7FDJP4csrZwEl2D5v26JcPkQLUWgMRsbimE66muLCI_ZM
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Transforming an old factory building into a community centre and party venue in Sint-Amands
An old and deserted shoe factory building in Sint-Amands, Belgium, is given a new life. The building has been transformed into a community center, equipped with innovation that takes sustainability at its core – – ventilation, charging docks for electric motorbikes, LED lightings etc. More information https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/transforming-old-factory-building-community-centre-and-party-venue-sint-amands?fbclid=IwAR3tiyu-rJpBSIy1tObGNZdPA4-GVsiP1PvUwCRHHGtMeIxnUiiH1OTXd5g
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Fast fashion’ is out, green fashion is coming next
Credit: The pandemic should be viewed as a reset button for an industry that’s notoriously escaped scrutiny, says Mariam Harutyunyan. [Alex Naanou / Flickr] The global fashion industry is responsible for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. Most have a business model that places profit above the planet. Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the […]
Events
EVENTS
The College of Management, Mahidol University and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) proudly announce: The ASEAN Sustainability Forum 2024, from Research to Results: Leading Resilient and Sustainable Futures
The College of Management, Mahidol University and the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) proudly announce: The ASEAN Sustainability Forum 2024, from Research to Results: Leading Resilient and Sustainable Futures
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ASEAN SDG Youth Camp: Leveraging Digital Innovation for the SDGs
The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Mahidol University will co-organise the ASEAN SDG Youth Camp 2024 under the theme Leveraging Digital Innovation for the SDGs. The event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on 3-9 November 2024.
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Announcement of Research Grants: The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), Mahidol University
Announcement of Research Grants: The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD), Mahidol University
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An Official Video of the Strategic Scoping Workshop on Operationalisation and Inauguration of ASEAN Circular Economy (CE) Stakeholder Platform Secretariat
An Official Video of the Strategic Scoping Workshop on Operationalisation and Inauguration of ASEAN Circular Economy (CE) Stakeholder Platform Secretariat
The ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform
The ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform is a regional facility helping ASEAN Member States (AMS) achieve sustainable consumption and production by accelerating the transition towards a circular economy.
