January 2026, Thailand – A UNEP-IEMP delegation, consisting Ms. Guoqin Wang (Programme Manager) and Ms. Tatirose Vijitpan (Focal Point, Greater Mekong Sub-region Portfolio), concluded a productive mission to Thailand in early January 2026. The visit reinforced partnerships for the UNEP Climate, Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CEL) Flagship Programme.

The team engaged in field investigations in Nan province on forest restoration and livelihood challenges with local communities, NGOs, business sector, and government agencies. In Bangkok, strategic meetings were held with Kasetsart University to advance collaboration on biodiversity and ecosystem management; and with the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC, under the National Science and Technology Development Agency - NSTDA) on sustainable bamboo industry development. 

Meeting with Kasersart University (Faculty of Forestry: Dean, Associate Dean, and key faculty members)

Meeting with the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) executive team and research team members

The mission successfully deepened collaborative ties, identifying concrete pathways to support Thailand’s national conservation goals and the implementation of global environmental frameworks through the integrated CEL approach.