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Opinion Piece: The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) and Its Future Direction
The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) is positioned to become ASEAN’s premier platform for sustainability research, dialogue, and capacity building. This opinion piece explores the future direction of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD). Written by Ms. Narisara Bahalayothin, a seasoned public policy consultant, the article reflects on ACSDSD’s evolving role in shaping ASEAN’s sustainability agenda.
NEWS
ACSDSD Representatives Call on Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand
On 17 November 2025, H.E. Ms. Phasporn Sangkasubana, Executive Director of ACSDSD, along with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, Project Manager, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Datuk Wan Zaidi bin Wan Abdullah, the Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand. They were warmly welcomed by the Ambassador and joined by […]
NEWS
Redefining Sustainability: ASEAN’s 47th ASEAN Summit Puts People and Planet First
At the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, regional leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and people-centred ASEAN. Under Malaysia’s Chairmanship, the Summit marked a turning point with the adoption of landmark declarations on peace, development, and environmental rights—charting a transformative path toward the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. As the regional […]
NEWS
ACSDSD Executive Team Paid a Courtesy Call on the Ambassador of Indonesia
On 5 November 2025, the ACSDSD Executive Team, led by Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana, Executive Director, along with Dr. Anthony Pramualratana, Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul, Project Manager, visited H.E. Mr. Rachmat Budiman, Ambassador of Indonesia to Thailand, at the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok. They were joined by Ms. Angela Anggraeni Soewono, Head of […]
SDGs Around the Globe
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Get to know the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity From #ACSDSDspotlight
ACSDSD interviewed three members of the Strategic Leadership Cohort entrusted with advancing the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity’s (ACB) mission: Dr. Jerome L. Montemayor, Executive Director Mr. Jerome Cayton Barradas, Public Engagement Division Director Ms. Wipada Wunthunyarat, Country Manager for Thailand They shared insights on regional biodiversity governance, cross-sector collaboration, and the urgent need to safeguard […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Saleng, Pemulung, and Basurero: ASEAN’s Informal Green Workforce
Saleng waste collectors in Thailand—and their counterparts in Indonesia and the Philippines—are unsung heroes of urban sustainability, quietly powering circular economies from the ground up. In Thailand, saleng waste collectors are grassroots recyclers who’ve long been part of the urban landscape. They are often seen pedalling modified tricycles stacked with recyclables. Many Thais grew up […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Threading ASEAN’s Circular textile hubs
From landfill-bound to livelihood-driven, every garment has a story. Fast-fashion waste continues to surge across Southeast Asia—overflowing landfills, under-used materials and eroding brand trust. For the region, a pivot into smart textiles, rental/resale models and textile-to-textile recycling is a strategic imperative.Under frameworks like the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025, startups are scaling circular-fashion […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Innovative alternatives to plastic bottles in ASEAN
♻️ Feeling Guilty About Single-Use Everything? ASEAN startups are turning that guilt into action. Across Southeast Asia, innovators are proving that sustainability doesn’t have to cost more. In Indonesia, rental cup systems like CupKita let users borrow reusable cups for a small deposit—cutting waste and saving money. These initiatives exemplify how public infrastructure (e.g., refill […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
Too Much Packaging, Not Enough Product? ASEAN’s Smart Packaging Shift Begins
In ASEAN’s fast-growing consumer markets, excessive packaging is clogging landfills and inflating costs. The solution? Smarter, localised packaging systems that prioritise sustainability without compromising product integrity. ASEAN Supply Chain Resilience Framework 📦 ASEAN Supply Chain Resilience Framework Impact encourages innovation in packaging and logistics to withstand disruptions and reduce environmental footprints. Developed under MPAC 2025, […]
SDGs AROUND THE GLOBE
ACSDSD Spotlight: Green Youth Thailand
Meet Green Youth Thailand Green Youth Thailand is an independent youth-led organization founded in April 2022. Our vision is to make climate education accessible for everyone. To achieve this, our mission is to raise awareness of environmental issues through creative communication, meaningful participation, and active youth engagement. Our unique role lies in bringing fresh, creative […]
Research And Studies
RESEARCH AND STUDIES
MU-ACSDSD Grants Catalyse Regional Solutions for a Sustainable Future
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.
EVENTS
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
EVENTS
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.
