On November 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, presided over the opening ceremony of the seminar titled “Introduction to Carbon Markets and Career Opportunities.” The event was hosted by the Master of Science Programme in Environmental Management and Technology (International Programme), Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, in collaboration with the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) project, held in Meeting Room 4228, 2nd Floor, Building 4, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University.
The seminar aimed to promote understanding of international carbon market mechanisms under the Paris Agreement and to explore career and research opportunities related to carbon markets. Experts including Dr. Allison Jay Sterling, Dr. Chonticha Nithitsuttibuta, and Mr. Preedipat Lueang-on from the UNEP-Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) delivered lectures and shared insights from their international experience.
From 10:20 to 11:00 a.m., a keynote presentation on “International Carbon Market Mechanisms under the Paris Agreement and the Thai Landscape” was delivered by Dr. Allison Jay Sterling (UNEP-CCC) and Dr. Chonticha Nithitsuttibuta (GGGI-SPAR6C). The session provided an overview of international carbon market mechanisms and highlighted Thailand’s role and context within the global carbon market system.
Following this, from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m., a panel discussion on “Climate Change, Carbon Markets, and Career Opportunities” featured three distinguished speakers:
Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services – “The Role of Universities in Supporting the Implementation of Article 6 Cooperation.”
Mr. Ponpakin Phruttiwongwanit, SPAR6C RMP Alumni – “SPAR6C RMP Alumni Experience Sharing.”
Dr. Allison Jay Sterling, UNEP-Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) – “Global Carbon Markets and Emerging Career Pathways.”
The discussion was moderated by Assistant Professor Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs and International Relations. The session also introduced the Research Mentorship Program (RMP) under SPAR6C, which offers graduate students the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and build research networks with international experts.
The seminar attracted more than 50 participants, including students and staff from the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies and the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University. Participants actively exchanged ideas and perspectives, reflecting the younger generation’s growing interest in contributing to Thailand’s transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
