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.
