26 October 2026, Beijing – The United Nations Environment Programme – International Ecosystem Management Partnership (UNEP-IEMP) warmly welcomed a delegation from the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) of Thailand, to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for future collaboration on bioeconomy, bio-innovation and sustainable development.

The delegation was led by Dr. Kriengkrai Mosaleeyanon, Director of Integrative Crop Biotechnology and Management Research Group, Innovative Agricultural Innovation Group. The delegation also included researchers from the Plant Microbe Interaction Research Team, the AgriNEXT (Next Generation Agriculture Platform) under the Innovative Herbal Plant Factory Research Team, and the Genomics Research Team.

Both sides shared their respective work on bio-based innovation and bioeconomy. Discussions on potential cooperation between China and Thailand were a highlight, with several opportunities and aspects explored, including bio-based materials from agricultural sector.

The visit is expected to help build a collaborative network on bioeconomy, bio-innovation, sustainable resource use and green development among BIOTEC, UNEP-IEMP and partner institutions through South-South cooperation.