27 October, 2026, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University (ENVI Mahidol), led by the Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement focuses on academic cooperation, research, and youth development for the environment and sustainability. The partnership is with 6 central region schools under the Foundation of the Brothers of St. Gabriel in Thailand. The signing ceremony took place at the Montfort Meeting Room in the Louis Marie Auditorium at Assumption College Thonburi.

Representatives from the 6 participating schools who signed the agreement included:

Bro. Dr. Arwut Silaket, Vice Director of Saint Gabriel's College

Bro. Dr. Verayuth Boonpram, Director of Assumption College Thonburi

Bro. Patcharapakorn Langbubpha, Vice Director of Assumption College (Authorized Signatory)

Bro. Panuwat Mouentup, Vice Director of Assumption College Samutprakarn

Bro. Apisit Ngamwong, Vice Director of Assumption College Primary Section

Bro. Wanwasan Sukul, Vice Director of Assumption College English Program

The signing was officially witnessed by Asst. Prof. Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon, Deputy Dean for Education and International Relations at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, and Master Dr. Kittiphan Mitcharoen, Deputy Head of Academic Affairs and Head of Curriculum at Assumption College Samutprakarn. Also honored to attend the ceremony were Dr. Praewa Wongburi, Assistant Dean for Policy, Planning, and International Relations, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Piangjai Peerakietkhajorn, Assistant Dean for Administration at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies.

During the event, Bro. Supharoek Singhaphan, Assistant Director of General Administration at Assumption College Thonburi, spoke on behalf of the working committee to explain the goals of the ceremony. A video was also shown to present Assumption College Thonburi as a successful model for saving energy and protecting the environment. This video highlighted practical ways schools can manage resources and promote sustainability.

Improving Environmental Teamwork, Creating Educational Opportunities, and Helping Youth Grow

The main goal of this agreement is to bring the university's academic knowledge, research, and skills into school classrooms. This will help students, teachers, and school staff learn more about the environment, natural resources, and sustainable living. It also encourages schools to manage themselves following ESG principles (Environmental, Social, and Governance).

The teamwork will cover creating new knowledge, school subjects, teacher guides, learning materials, and activities. These will focus on topics like Carbon Neutrality, Carbon Footprint tracking, reducing greenhouse gases, Carbon Credits, Climate Change, the Circular Economy, and Climate and Nature Conservation (CNC) projects.

The partnership also aims to support academic events, training, camps, field trips, and sharing ideas between researchers, experts, teachers, and students. Together, they will work on research projects to create a great example of environmental management in schools.

Another important point is helping students who love the environment go to college. The program will support them in applying to the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies at Mahidol University using a Portfolio or other admission methods set by the university each year under the central admission system (TCAS).

A Special Talk on Guiding Education Toward Carbon-Neutral Schools

After the signing, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit gave a special talk on how to manage education to push schools toward becoming carbon neutral. He shared Mahidol University's journey in environmental work and sustainable development.

He presented Mahidol University's success in being ranked as the number 1 green university in Thailand for 5 years in a row by UI GreenMetric, and being in the top 50 worldwide. The university is also ranked 19th in the world by the THE Impact Rankings for supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

He also talked about building the Carbon Neutrality Campus Network (CNC) in the ASEAN region with support from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). He mentioned working with Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China to connect educational institutions in reaching carbon goals together.

A key point of his talk was how important it is to teach young people about the environment. He suggested that schools change from just teaching theories to hands-on learning. This way, students can connect environmental problems to their daily lives and learn how to think critically, do research, and create new solutions on their own.

Pushing the School Living Lab to Turn Schools into Real Learning and Innovation Spaces

One big idea presented was the School Living Lab, which turns the school into a place to test and solve real-world problems. Experts and scholars will act as mentors to help students research and invent solutions to environmental issues.

This idea has already started at Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and Assumption College Thonburi. The goal is to give young people the chance to start their own projects and actually use their results in their schools and communities.

He gave an example of a starting concept for a project to reduce plastic bags, which is being developed with private companies. Students in the School Living Lab at Assumption College Thonburi were given a real challenge from 7-Eleven to reduce plastic bag use. They worked together to design a system that links student ID numbers to saving plastic bags, making it a fun and creative competition between schools.

The idea also aims to turn the value of the saved plastic bags into sports and teaching equipment for the schools. It also allows schools that have enough resources to share with schools in need. This links environmental care directly with creating real social benefits.

In addition, a Knowledge Hub and online sustainability courses are being created to give more people access to this information. Teacher guides are also being made to support lessons on the environment and carbon neutrality. The schools that signed the agreement can adjust the School Living Lab idea to fit their own needs and strengths in the future.

Building a Network of Schools for Sustainable Goals

This partnership between the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies at Mahidol University and the 6 schools is a huge step in bringing university-level knowledge to help younger students and schools grow. It aims to build a strong network that can keep working on environmental projects, research, and new ideas. It empowers youth to play a big role in creating a low-carbon society and building a sustainable future.

At the end of the event, Bro. Dr. Surakit Srisarankulwong gave out souvenirs, and the executives and representatives from the participating organizations took a group photo together at Assumption College Thonburi to remember the day.

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On September 4, 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, presided over the opening of the One Mahidol One Tambon project, “Salaya Children’s University,” under the theme “Little Creators: Turning Waste into Natural Colors for a Low-Carbon World.” The activity was held at the Professor (Special) Lek Moncharoen Conference Room (4218), 2nd Floor, Badhanatala Environment Building, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University.

The activity welcomed 30 Grade 3 students, accompanied by teachers from Phra Tamnak Suankularb Mahamongkol School. The students participated enthusiastically in a hands-on learning experience led by Assistant Professor Dr. Witchaya Rongsayamanont, Assistant Professor Dr. Piangjai Peerakiatkhajohn, and Dr. Praewa Wongburi, who served as co-lecturers and activity facilitators throughout the program.

The One Mahidol One Tambon project is an important mission of Mahidol University aimed at bringing scientific and environmental knowledge to local communities to promote learning and sustainable development. This activity focused on building a foundation of environmental knowledge among young learners through experiential learning and hands-on activities, while fostering awareness of the importance of resource efficiency and reducing environmental impacts.

The “Little Creators” activity provided the students with an opportunity to take on the roles of young scientists and creative thinkers. The lecturers introduced them to the process of transforming readily available materials and household organic waste, such as vegetable scraps, fruits, and tree bark, into natural colors for creating artwork. The activity encouraged imagination and learning through experimentation while cultivating concepts of waste reduction, efficient resource use, and environmentally responsible lifestyles in line with the “low-carbon world” concept.

Throughout the activity, the students were divided into five groups and rotated through five learning stations focused on extracting natural colors. They explored different processes for transforming natural materials and discarded resources into various forms of color before applying the knowledge and natural colors they created to produce “My Environmental Artwork from Nature Around Me.” The program concluded with a knowledge-sharing session and the presentation of certificates to the participants before they returned to school.

The activity was part of the Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) project, which aims to disseminate knowledge on greenhouse gas emission reduction and carbon neutrality. It seeks to help young learners understand that reducing waste, using resources efficiently, and repurposing discarded materials are among the approaches that can help reduce environmental impacts and support the transition toward a low-carbon society.

Furthermore, the activity serves as a model initiative that can be expanded to educational institutions within the CNC network and to wider society. Through the dissemination of knowledge and the cultivation of awareness about greenhouse gas reduction among young people and the public, the initiative contributes to Thailand’s efforts toward sustainable development.

The activity was designed to encourage students to learn through hands-on experimentation, ask questions, think creatively, and understand that reducing waste and using natural resources efficiently can contribute to addressing global warming and protecting the environment. It also lays a foundation for young people to develop knowledge and positive attitudes toward environmental protection in the future.

The activity was supported by funding from the Planning Division, Mahidol University, to promote the application of scientific and environmental knowledge in creating meaningful learning experiences for young people and communities. The initiative ultimately aims to strengthen environmental awareness, support greenhouse gas emission reduction, and contribute to sustainable development.

All Pictures https://photos.app.goo.gl/iqX5Cv5imUVgjgMw8

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#เรื่องสิ่งแวดล้อมต้องENVIMAHIDOL #ENVIMAHIDOL #TopPriorityinEnvironment

August 24, 2026 Associate Professor Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, together with administrators, faculty members, and staff of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, welcomed a delegation of students from Assumption College Thonburi, led by Master Khempas Jatkon, Head of the Environmental Affairs Division, along with representatives from CP All Public Company Limited, led by Ms. Supranee Seenuanoi, Assistant General Manager. The delegation participated in a discussion and presentation of the “ACT X 7-Eleven” project concept at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus. The meeting aimed to promote collaboration among the education, business, and social sectors in addressing the use of single-use plastic bags and to develop a model for plastic management that could be expanded to other educational institutions and communities in the future.

The ACT X 7-Eleven project is a collaboration among Assumption College Thonburi, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, and CP, with the key objective of encouraging consumers particularly students, parents, and school personnel to refuse plastic bags when making purchases at 7-Eleven stores. Data collected from the project will be analyzed and evaluated to develop a model for environmental behavior change that can be adapted and implemented on a broader scale.

During the meeting, students from Assumption College Thonburi presented their proposed project implementation plan, with the school serving as a six-month pilot site. The initiative will initially focus on a 7-Eleven branch located near the school. The students also proposed an incentive system based on accumulated points for customers who refuse plastic bags, potentially linked to student identification numbers or another appropriate system to record and monitor student participation.

The project aims to promote the reduction of single-use plastic consumption in educational institutions, with targets covering plastic bag reduction, student participation, and environmental impact assessment. It will also monitor changes in participants’ knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and behaviors before and after the implementation of the activities.

The project will comprise a range of activities covering learning, communication, motivation, and practical action. These activities are designed to enable students to apply plastic reduction concepts in their daily lives and encourage them to extend these practices to their families and other members of the school community.

The meeting recognized the project’s potential to serve as a pilot initiative. Key considerations include designing an appropriate data-monitoring system, establishing connections between participation data, and developing suitable evaluation mechanisms. The project may initially adopt a basic system to test the implementation model before developing it into a more efficient and comprehensive system.

In the next phase, the project has the potential to expand to other educational institutions and communities, creating a collaborative model among the education sector, business sector, and university to reduce plastic consumption, promote systematic resource and waste management, and support greenhouse gas emission reductions in line with the Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) concept in a sustainable manner.

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25 June 2026 – The Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University successfully concluded the International Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) Course 2026 under the theme “Bridging Theory and Action for a Net-Zero Future.” Held online from 23–25 June 2026, the program brought together more than 50 undergraduate and graduate students from partner universities in Thailand and abroad, representing seven countries: China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and Thailand.

Throughout the three-day course, participants engaged in learning and knowledge exchange on climate change, climate action initiatives, carbon footprint assessment, life cycle perspectives, and strategies for advancing universities toward carbon neutrality. The program featured lectures, academic discussions, and hands-on workshops led by experts from leading international institutions.
As a highlight of the closing session, students collaborated in teams to develop and present project proposals demonstrating practical approaches to achieving carbon neutrality on university campuses. Drawing upon the knowledge and experience gained during the course, participants showcased innovative solutions that could be applied within higher education institutions and received valuable feedback from a panel of experts representing international partner institutions.

The International Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) Course 2026 served as an important platform for building networks among international students and emerging environmental leaders. The program provided opportunities for participants to exchange perspectives and cross-cultural experiences while strengthening the knowledge and skills necessary to advance sustainable development and achieve carbon neutrality goals in the future.

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23 June 2026: The Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, officially launched the International Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) Course 2026 under the theme “Bridging Theory and Action for a Net-Zero Future.” Held online from 23–25 June 2026, the program brought together undergraduate and graduate students from partner universities in Thailand and abroad. More than 50 selected participants from China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and Thailand joined the course to exchange knowledge, strengthen international networks, and develop their capacity to drive low-carbon societies at both local and global levels.

The opening ceremony was honored by the presence of Prof. Dr. Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Vice President for Global Partnerships and University Council, Mahidol University, who delivered the opening remarks and welcomed participants from across the region. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, provided an overview of the program and its objectives. In addition, Mr. Lorenzo Santucci, Chief of the Environment and Development Policy Section, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), delivered welcome remarks and emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing carbon neutrality goals.

The CNC Course 2026 brought together leading experts in climate change, environmental policy, and carbon management from renowned international institutions, including Dr. Xu Tian from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; Dr. Banashri Sinha, Climate Action Strategy Consultant from the Environment and Development Policy Division, UNESCAP; Dr. Anish Ghimire from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand; Ayu Fitriatul Ulya, ST., M.Sc. from the University of Merdeka Malang, Indonesia; Dr. Arlene L. Gonzales from Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines; and Asst. Prof. Dr. Allan Sriratana Tabucanon from the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University. In addition, Dr. Jakkapon Phanthuwongpakdee of the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, together with Dr. Shreema Rana, served as moderators for the expert panel discussions and interactive learning sessions throughout the program.

The course covered a wide range of topics, including global climate policy, organizational climate action strategies, carbon footprint assessment, and life cycle perspectives. Participants from seven countries engaged in hands-on workshops, collaborative group activities, and practical exercises designed to develop campus-based carbon neutrality action plans. The program concluded with group presentations and expert feedback from representatives of international partner institutions.

The program reflects the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University’s commitment to serving as a regional hub for international environmental collaboration. By fostering global partnerships and empowering the next generation of sustainability leaders, the Faculty continues to contribute to sustainable development and the achievement of carbon neutrality goals for a more resilient future.

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On 25 May 2026, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University under the Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) initiative convened the “CNC Expert Coordination Meeting 2026” with members of its growing international partner network, including representatives from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Merdeka University Malang, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Universiti Teknologi Brunei, as well as the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), to discuss the organization and expert coordination for the upcoming International Carbon Neutrality Expert Course 2026.

The meeting focused on availability mapping and the alignment of international experts with the 3-day technical program schedule, while also strengthening regional academic collaboration toward advancing carbon neutrality and sustainable campus development across Asia.

The International Carbon Neutrality Campus (CNC) Course 2026, themed “Bridging Theory and Action for a Net-Zero Future,” will be held online via Zoom from 23–25 June 2026, from 13:00–17:00 (GMT+7). The intensive 3-day program is designed to empower undergraduate student leaders with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in climate policy, carbon calculations, and campus sustainability action planning. Through expert-led policy discussions and interactive technical workshops, participants will gain real-world experience in transforming carbon neutrality concepts into actionable strategies for sustainable campuses and communities.

The course serves as an international learning platform that connects students, academics, and sustainability experts across the region to collaboratively drive innovative solutions for a net-zero future.