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Welcome to the first edition of the GIZ Thailand Newsletter of 2024! Over the past three months from January to March. we have continued to organise outstanding events and activities.
GIZ Thailand had the honour of welcoming the President of the Federal Republic of Germany on his first official visit to Thailand to the Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes (ISRL) project's integrated farmland in Ubon Ratchathani, which aims to sustainably stabilise the ecosystem within local communities. Additionally, several projects hosted numerous engaging activities related to rice, including participation in the 'Thailand Rice Fest' event and training on sustainable uses of rice straw to prevent the practice of burning. Other training sessions were conducted, such as regional training to proactively address and resolve the persistent issue of cross-border haze, Government Green Procurement (GGP), and Green Label Certification Bodies capacity building.
Crucial meetings in the first quarter included presentations of the Climate, Coastal and Marine Biodiversity (CCMB) project to outline project directions and plans, as well as the initiation support for the second phase of developing a classification system (Thailand Taxonomy). Moreover, there were workshops on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the ASEAN Access stakeholders' meeting to discuss sustainable strategies to improve the platform. Several projects also engaged in meetings with partners to facilitate efficient joint operations.
Last but not least, the GIZ Thailand’s communication team would like to gather readers' feedback on the newsletter to further improve our work. Please complete the survey by 31 May 2024 via this link or by scanning the QR code below. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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| Rice to Meet You |
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The Thai Rice NAMA project is one of three rice projects selected for presentation at the first Thailand Rice Fest, an event celebrating Thai rice, which is regarded as the foundation of Thailand. |
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Low-emission rice is the product of a change in perspective and adoption of new rice cultivation, ‘Alternate Wetting and Drying’ (AWD) techniques from the Thai Rice NAMA initiative introduced to ‘Plang Yai Kaset Samai Mai’ Community Enterprise. |
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The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives through the Rice Department and GIZ Thailand.
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| SFF Rice Straw Project supports a Composting Workshop to Stop Burning in Chiang Rai |
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Mae Prik Subdistrict Administration Organisation, in collaboration with Highland Research and Development Institute (Public Organisation) - Wawee Highland Development Project, using the Royal Project System and GIZ under the SFF ASEAN: Piloting Sustainable Uses of Rice Straw project, organised a "Composting Workshop to Stop Burning”. |
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A dialogue on Utilising Rice Straw and Stop Burning was also held, with more than 70 people attending at Pang Klang village in Mae Prik Sub-district, Chiang Rai. |
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Farmers were encouraged to cease burning residues such as branches and rice straw, and use these materials for composting. This practice not only reduces production costs, but also presents an interesting occupational opportunity and enhance their income. |
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GIZ-BAAC strengthens collaboration on climate-smart agriculture in Thailand
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GIZ Thailand paid a courtesy visit to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) at its head office, underlining the continued support and joint collaboration between the two organisations. |
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GIZ Thailand and BAAC signed an MoU in 2023, focusing on capacity building, preparedness, and the implementation of green agricultural finance, sustainable finance mechanisms and operations. |
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BAAC and GIZ Thailand executives also further discussed the feasibility of carrying out activities for the wrapping up of the Thai Rice NAMA project while continuing collaboration on climate-smart agriculture and livelihood development projects for Thai farmers. |
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ASEAN Access Stakeholders Meeting Highlights Best Practices and Sustainable Strategies
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The ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) together with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSMEP) in cooperation with GIZ successfully held the annual members’ gathering |
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The gathering brought together ASEAN Access stakeholders from across the region to discuss collective efforts on the sustainability of ASEAN Access |
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Discussions highlighted best practices for the promotional strategy and the way forward for the regional platform
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| GIZ supports the initiation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 |
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With support from CCMB, Thailand has started the second phase of developing a classification system (Thailand Taxonomy) for the industrial, construction & real estate, waste, and agricultural sectors to boost climate-friendly investments and strengthen climate-risk management in financial decision-making in the country. |
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During the kick-off meeting, experts from more than 30 institutions discussed options for classifying green investments. Throughout this year, international and national experts will work together in four sectoral working groups to define technical screening criteria for approximately 30 economic activities. |
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Taken together, Phases I (energy and transport) and II of the Thailand Taxonomy will cover more than 95% of Thailand’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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SUPA Thailand and ASEAN Launch Joint Training Programme to Boost Regional Forest Fire Suppression Capabilities
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ASEAN is working in concert to conduct training programmes aimed at elevating the capabilities of officials at the regional level to proactively address and resolve the persistent issue of cross-border haze. |
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Chiang Mai has been selected as the venue for this pivotal training to share Thailand's valuable insights, experiences, and lessons learned in forest fire management with member countries of ASEAN. |
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The training programme has been meticulously designed to bolster the capacities and competencies of government officials responsible for wildfire management decisions through a holistic approach, integrating academic knowledge, advanced skill sets, as well as practical and virtual field training.
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| TGC EMC meets DCCE to update progress, agree on project’s trajectory |
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TGC EMC met DCCE representatives to update them on the current status and progress of the project. |
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Discussions focused on potential support that the project can provide to DCCE in line with their interests. |
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The meeting was fruitful, with both sides agreeing to further their cooperation to support Thailand’s carbon neutrality efforts.
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| Climate Conscious Cities: Urban-Act holds Webinar Series throughout 2024 |
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Urban-Act project is conducting a monthly webinar series throughout 2024, focused on urban climate action. |
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The Urban-Act webinar series serves as a “constructing participation space”, aiming to bring together practitioners and policymakers to exchange ideas and knowledge on low-carbon and climate-sensitive urban development. |
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The webinar series will not only cover the integrated urban climate action for low-carbon and resilient cities but also cover relevant topics and explore new and emerging methodologies, perspectives, and resources, and seek new ideas to help improve participants' practices. |
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| GIZ discusses collaboration on the circular economy and natural resource management agenda with PCD |
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GIZ discussed projects under the framework of Thai-German cooperation and opportunities to create bilateral and regional cooperation in the future with the Pollution Control Department. |
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the development cooperation between the two agencies, notably in advancing the climate change agenda. |
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GIZ is currently involved in five projects in collaboration with the Pollution Control Department and stands prepared to assist the department in accomplishing its mission.
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