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.
