30 October, 2024, 09.00 – 11.30 hrs., Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, recently met with Associate Professor Dr. Siwanon Jirawatnotai, Lecturer Dr. Lucksamon Thamlikitkul from the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Professor Dr. Hsuan-Yu Chen, a Research Fellow at the Institute of Statistical Science, and Dr. Shih-Yu Lee, an Associate Research Fellow at the Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica in the Republic of China (Taiwan). The meeting aimed to exchange research insights and personnel expertise while exploring opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle public health issues, particularly the links between air pollution and various health conditions, including heat stress and pulmonary diseases.
The meeting was held in Meeting Room 303 of the His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary Building (SiMR) at Siriraj Hospital. This event was part of a visit by representatives from various departments of Academia Sinica, Republic of China (Taiwan), including the Institute of Chemistry, the Institute of Statistical Science, and the Research Center for Environmental Changes.

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19 September, 2024, the administrative team, faculty members, and students in the Environmental Management Technology (International Program), Master of Science Program in Technology of Environmental Management, and Bachelor of Science Program in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (International Program) at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, attended the "Regional Dialogue on Ocean-Based Climate Action (OBCA)", organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) with the aim of fostering a shared understanding of key measures to promote the utilization of oceans in combating climate change (ocean-based climate action). The dialogue focused on 4 main topics: protecting and enhancing blue carbon ecosystems, reducing carbon emissions from maritime transport and connectivity, accelerating the use of ocean-based renewable energy, and strengthening climate resilience in oceans. The meeting took place in Meeting Room 2 at the United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok.

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5 September, 2024, Lecturer Dr. Praewa Wongburi, Assistant to the Dean for Policy, Planning, and International Relations, and the course instructor for Seminar in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (International Program), welcomed Dr. Hikari Ishido, Deputy Vice President (International Affairs); Vice Dean and Professor (International Economics), Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary Studies / Director, Bangkok Campus / Dean, Social Design Institute / Director, APEC Study Center, and students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chiba University, Japan. The visiting students included Mr. Taiga Kawakami, Ms. Natsuki Mori, Mr. Ryota Ogawa, and Ms. Shiori Takeuchi. They observed and participated in experience-sharing activities with Mahidol University students in the Seminar in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (International Program) class from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Room 4120, 1st Floor, Badhanatala Environment Building , Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies. The activity was organized by the Global Partnerships Division, Mahidol University.

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🌱 Mahidol University's Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies Hosts "Initiation of Carbon Neutrality in Campuses and Schools" Seminar 🌍, Launches New "Go Neutrality" Campaign Towards Carbon Neutrality in Educational Institutions 🚀

On August 29, 2024, from 09:00 to 11:30 AM, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, organized a seminar titled “Initiation of Carbon Neutrality in Campuses and Schools.” The seminar aimed to bring together experts, administrators, educators, students, and other stakeholders to discuss and promote awareness and cooperation among Thai educational institutions towards achieving carbon neutrality and zero greenhouse gas emissions in schools and educational institutions. The event was officially opened by Assistant Professor Dr. Athisarn Wayuparb, Acting Vice President for Strategies, Planning, and Budgeting, Mahidol University, who delivered the opening speech and welcomed the participants. Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, also addressed the background and objectives of the seminar.

The seminar on “Initiation of Carbon Neutrality in Campuses and Schools” was divided into two sessions. The first session focused on “Policies and Strategies for Carbon Neutrality in Educational Institutions,” with the participation of experts and representatives from various organizations, including Ms. Hitomi Rankine, Chief of the Environment and Development Policy Section at UNESCAP, Ms. Chomphoo Kaewprasert, a representative from the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), Dr. Natarika Wayuparb Nitiphon, Deputy Executive Director, Acting Executive Director of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), and Assistant Professor Dr. Krissachai Sriboonma, Vice President for Sustainability-Oriented University Affairs Promotion at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) and Chairperson of the Sustainable University Network (SUN) Thailand. Dr. Jakkapon Phanthuwongpakdee, a faculty member from the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, served as the moderator for the first session.

In the second session, speakers from higher education institutions and schools participated in discussions and presentations on carbon reduction activities in educational institutions. The speakers included Ms. Sasivimon Pungpermtrakul, Head of Sustainable Development Officer at Division of Physical Systems and Environment, Mahidol University, Mr. Padet Plengplang, Director of Samut Sakhon Community College, Master Khemmapas Jadkon, Environmental Coordinator at Assumption College Thonburi, and Ms. Petchomphoo Pichphandaycha, a senior teacher at Nawaminthrachinuthit Satriwitthaya Phutthamonthon School. Associate Professor Dr. Noppon Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services, served as the moderator for this session.

Additionally, during the seminar, the new “Go Neutrality” campaign was introduced, inviting educational institutions and interested individuals to commit to achieving carbon neutrality. This initiative aims to lay the foundation for empowering the next generation with sustainable knowledge and skills. Further details can be found on the campaign’s official website at https://en.mahidol.ac.th/goneutrality

The seminar “Initiation of Carbon Neutrality in Campuses and Schools” is part of the “Carbon Neutrality Campus” project, a collaborative international project for academic exchange and development of a Joint Unit on “Carbon Neutrality Campus” in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). This project is funded by Mahidol University and primarily aims to gather and disseminate knowledge about carbon neutrality, organize seminars, and provide training to equip Thai educational institutions with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve carbon neutrality and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The seminar took place at the Chitralada Conference Room, S.D. Avenue Hotel, Bangkok, and was attended by over 90 participants, including experts from various organizations, administrators, and personnel from schools and educational institutions, students, and the general public.

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On August 22, 2567 at 09:00 AM, Assistant Professor Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, Deputy Dean for Education and International Relations, and Associate Professor Dr. Sayam Aroonsrimorakot, Director of the Master of Science Programme in Environmental Management and Technology (International Programme), along with the program committee and staff from the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, welcomed faculty members and staff from Universiti Putra Malaysia, led by Associate Professor Dr. Norhafizah Abdullah, Head of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. The visit aimed to conduct a benchmarking study between the Master in Environmental Technology Management Programme at Universiti Putra Malaysia and the International Master's Programme in Environmental Management and Technology at Mahidol University. This exchange was intended to enhance operational practices and identify best practices for improving educational quality in accordance with the AUN-QA (Asean University Network Quality Assurance) criteria. The meeting took place at the Nart Tuntawiroon Meeting Room, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University.

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On August 21, 2024, Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean, along with Assistant Professor Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, Deputy Dean for Education and International Relations, and Lecturer Dr. Praewa Wongburi, Assistant to the Dean for Policy, Planning, and International Relations at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, welcomed a delegation from the Department of Earth Science, Nanning Normal University, People's Republic of China. The delegation included Professor Baoqing Hu, Dean, Associate Professor Hongxin Su, Vice Dean, Professor Yuqing Huang, Professor Zhiguang Song, Assistant Researcher Yinsong Pan, and representatives from the USPACE Technology Group Limited, including Mr. Jianguo Chai, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Zhou Ye.

The visit was an opportunity to discuss potential collaborations in organizing academic activities related to natural resources, the environment, and ecology, particularly focusing on climate change management based on the expertise of personnel from both institutions. They also discussed the possibility of jointly seeking funding from external agencies and developing student exchange programs.

In the afternoon, Professor Baoqing Hu gave a lecture titled "Intelligent Monitoring, Coupling Mechanisms, and Optimized Regulation of Human-Environment Systems through Mountain-River-Marine Interactions at the Terrestrial Slope Belt to Beibu Gulf," while Professor Yuqing Huang presented on "Quantitative Remote Sensing of Ecological Processes in Tropical Vegetation Ecosystems." The sessions included an exchange of knowledge and discussions on potential collaborative research involving both faculty and students at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University.

This event is part of a short-term study tour in Thailand by the Department of Earth Science, Nanning Normal University, focusing on agricultural ecosystems, mangroves, and forests in Nakhon Pathom, Phetchaburi, Trat, and Chiang Mai provinces from August 20-28, 2024, supported by the Guangxi Foreign Affairs Section of the People's Republic of China, with Associate Professor Dr. Nathsuda Pumijumnong as the primary coordinator.

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