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"Launch of the Carbon Neutrality Teacher's Manual": Classrooms Paving the Way for Global Change

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18 July, 2025, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, officially launched the "Carbon Neutrality Teacher's Manual." The event saw participation from various sectors, including teachers, school directors, and officials from different agencies nationwide, all aiming to collectively promote knowledge of carbon neutrality in classrooms, schools, and organizations across the country.

During the opening ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, emphasized that this manual is a crucial tool designed to help teachers transform classrooms into spaces where students, as the new generation, can learn, take action, and be inspired to be part of global change. This is achieved through mechanisms that drive carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with national goals to mitigate climate change impacts. The knowledge from this manual will lead to the development of a "School Living Lab," which creates learning and experimental areas for carbon reduction at the school level and fosters change leaders among students.

The Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, is continuously committed to promoting sustainable education, particularly through the Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) project. This project is supported by Mahidol University funding and benefits from collaboration with international organizations like UNESCAP and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The initiative has been extended to the school level, based on the belief that youth are a vital force in driving society in the long term. Its main goals are to compile and disseminate knowledge about carbon neutrality and to develop the knowledge and skills that empower Thai educational institutions to achieve carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

The "Carbon Neutrality Teacher's Manual" consists of 8 important lessons: Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases and Their Impacts, Life Cycle Concept, Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Gas Sequestration, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction, and Carbon Neutrality and Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The manual includes practical details to help teachers implement the content effectively, such as lesson objectives, key concepts, teaching guidelines, activity examples, quizzes, and assessment methods.

Towards the end of the event, the organizers invited all network schools to share their feedback and pictures of activities using the manual. Additionally, the concept of a "School Living Lab" was announced, which is a new approach to creating learning and experimental spaces for carbon reduction at the school level.

Watch the "Launch of the Carbon Neutrality Teacher's Manual" event replay:
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https://www.phimthai.com/2025/07/blog-post_98.html
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RA Insights Synergy Visit

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On 15 July 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, warmly welcomed participants to the "RA Insights Synergy Visit." The event, held at the Associate Professor Dr. Nart Tuntawiroon Meeting Room (Room 1103), Nart Tuntawiroon Building (Building 1), gathered faculty members, researchers, staff, and research coordinators. The activity was divided into two parts: the first session focused on operational staff, aiming to better understand real on-site challenges, foster collaboration within the university, and provide tailored consultations to enhance work efficiency. The second session welcomed lecturers, researchers, and coordinators to express their views and share experiences in providing research and academic services, as well as to discuss approaches to improve operational procedures and relevant regulations for a more agile and effective system.

Food System: the Challenge to Changing the Global Environment

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8 July, 2025, at 10:00 hrs., Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, presided over the opening ceremony of the international training on "Food System: the Challenge to Changing the Global Environment," held from July 8th to 23rd, 2025. This training aims to enhance skills, knowledge in the processes, and tools for managing food systems across various social, political, and economic dimensions. It also aims to provide opportunities for participants, representing environmental organizations from both public and private sectors worldwide, totaling 24 individuals, to exchange knowledge and experiences related to food systems to address the global hunger crisis. The event is supported by the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), with Professor Dr. Nathsuda Pumijumnong, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, serving as the training d

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ENVI Mahidol welcomes students from College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China.

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3 July, 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services, together with Associate Professor Dr. Kampanad Bhaktikul, Educational and International Relations Advisor, Lecturer Dr. Praewa Wongburi, Assistant to the Dean for Policy, Planning, and International Relations, Lecturer Dr. Jakrapon Phanthuwongpakdee, Dr. Shreema Rana, Foreign Expert, and staff from the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, extended a warm welcome to Tenured Associate Professor Ma Bin, Associate Professor Luo Yu, and Associate Professor Dai Zhongming, along with 28 undergraduate students from the College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, People’s Republic of China, as well as Ms. Tang Sai, Program Officer, and Ms. Mutita Wattanasuk, Associate Researcher, Belt and Road Research Center, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). The group visited the faculty to study development and sustainability-promoting activities at both the faculty and university levels, particularly in the areas of environmental and resource management education and academic operations. Dr. Wenchao Xue, Director of the AIT Belt and Road Research Center (BRRC), AIT Belt & Road Research Center, Academic Program Chair, Environmental Engineering and Management, School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and Assistant Professor Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, the faculty's Deputy Dean for Education and International Relations served as the main coordinator for this visit.

During this visit, the group was honored to have Associate Professor Dr. Kampanad Bhaktikul, Educational and International Relations Advisor and former Dean, deliver a special lecture on the topic "State of the Environment in Thailand and Southeast Asia" to the visiting delegation. The lecture took place at Satra Methee Dr. Pongpit Piyapong Conference Room, Badhanatala Environment Building, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University.

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ENVI Mahidol Launched International Carbon Neutrality Expert Course 2025 for Asian Student Representatives

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23 June 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Vice President for International Relations and University Council Affairs, Mahidol University, presided over the opening of the “International Carbon Neutrality Expert Course 2025.” The event featured a welcome address by Dr. Sangmin Nam, Director of the Environment and Development Division at UNESCAP, and an introductory report on the course by Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit , Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies. This online training course brings together student representatives from the Faculty’s partner universities across the Asia region—including China, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Thailand. The aim is to integrate carbon neutrality into both education and university operations. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from faculty members and experts within the partner network. The course content covers the science of climate change, as well as real-world implementation challenges tailored to the diverse national and institutional contexts of each country. The International Carbon Neutrality Expert Course 2025 is a continuation of the “Carbon Neutrality Campus Joint Unit” project—a collaborative international effort between Mahidol University’s Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and UNESCAP. The project promotes academic exchange and the development of joint carbon neutrality units, with the goal of compiling and sharing best practices, and supporting Thai higher education institutions in achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative is supported by Mahidol University’s International Collaboration Development Fund for the 2025 fiscal year.

Closing Ceremony of the "International Carbon Neutrality Expert Course 2025"

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25 June 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, delivered the closing remarks for the "International Carbon Neutrality Expert Course 2025, which was held from 23 to 25 June 2025, and attended by student representatives from partner universities across the Asia region, including China, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Thailand. The aim of the course was to integrate the concept of carbon neutrality into university education and operations.

The training included both lectures and online brainstorming sessions. The core content focused on providing knowledge about the science of climate change and the practical challenges of implementation in various regions, tailored to the specific context of each country via an online platform.