On November 20, 2025, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, held the closing ceremony for the international training course titled “Exploring the Role of Geospatial Technology with Environmental Health and Human Health: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptations of Climate Change,” which ran from November 4 – 20, 2025. This specialized course brought together 22 participants from various international environmental organizations and agencies to enhance their capacity in managing environmental and health challenges exacerbated by climate change.
During the ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Kanchana Nakhapakorn, Training Director, delivered a summary report on the successful completion of the training, highlighting the advancements in skills achieved by the international cohort. The event was honored by the presence of Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, who served as the Chairman and offered congratulations to all participants, emphasizing the importance of applying this critical knowledge in their respective home countries.
The training program focused intensively on strengthening knowledge and practical skills in the application of Geospatial Technology for the effective management of environmental and human health under climate change impacts. The comprehensive curriculum included academic lectures, in-depth group discussions, and practical workshops designed to facilitate skill development. Participants also undertook critical field trips, visiting the Satellite Receiving Station and Rattanaghosin 2 Park (GISTDA Space Inspirium) in Chonburi province and the Phra Chedi Klang Nam Mangrove Forest Learning Center in Rayong province to observe real-world applications.
The 22 participants had the invaluable opportunity to exchange experiences on the crucial topics of managing climate-related diseases and health issues. They also successfully developed advanced skills in integrating spatial data, which is essential for informed research and evidence-based policy decision-making in the environmental sector. The entire course was successfully supervised by Associate Professor Dr. Kanchana Nakhapakorn, Training Director.
