On 2 November 2026, Dr. Shreema Rana and Mr. Chan Myae Ko Ko, Foreign Experts from the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, accompanied three students from the Natural Resources and Environmental Management (International Program) to participate in “Whose Voice Is Still Missing? A Conversation on Youth Inclusion Across Asia and the Pacific,” organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) at the Rockefeller Foundation Asia Regional Office in Bangkok.

The event provided a platform for discussing inclusive and meaningful youth participation in sustainable development. Mr. Beniam Gebrezghi, UNDP Head of Youth Co:Lab for Asia and the Pacific, contributed insights into the Youth-Centred Intersectionality Assessment Guide, which aims to support the design of more inclusive youth-focused programmes by recognizing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and barriers to participation.

During the discussion, the Foreign Experts and NM students shared their perspectives on Youth Agency and Intersectionality in Sustainable Development, highlighting the importance of identifying underrepresented voices, moving beyond participation towards meaningful influence in decision-making, and recognizing young people as agents of change, innovators, and partners in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This participation provided NM students with valuable international exposure, opportunities to strengthen their communication and critical thinking skills, and experience engaging with development professionals. It also contributed to strengthening connections between Mahidol University and international organizations working towards inclusive and sustainable development.

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29 October 2026, the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, held the opening ceremony of the International Training Course on “Sustainable Waste Management in a Circular Economy.”

On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Noppol Arunrat, Deputy Dean for Research and Academic Services, delivered welcoming remarks to representatives of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), distinguished speakers, and international participants. Mr. Kritsada Phakakan, Director of the Human Resources Development Cooperation Division, representing TICA, presided over the ceremony and officially opened the training course.

Organized by the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, with support from TICA, the training course is scheduled to take place from 29 October to 19 November 2026. It aims to enhance participants' knowledge and understanding of sustainable waste management principles, waste treatment and disposal technologies, and the application of Circular Economy concepts and the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. The program incorporates lectures, practical training, workshops, and field visits to facilitate knowledge sharing and the exchange of experiences in environmental management among international participants.

Following the opening ceremony, Assistant Professor Dr. Achara Ussawarujikulchai, Course Director, provided an overview of the training program. The orientation session also included introductions of academic and supporting staff, as well as self-introductions by participants to encourage interaction and networking. The morning activities concluded with a guided tour of Mahidol University's Salaya Campus.

This international training program represents another significant collaborative effort to strengthen human resource capacity at the international level, promote knowledge transfer in environmental and resource management, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable development.

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