Dialogue on CSOs‘ Roles in Promoting Climate Resilience and Just Transition in Asia and the Pacific
Hosts: C Team, Thailand Environmental Institute
Language: Thai and Chinese
The dialogue will be co-organized by C Team and Thailand Environmental Institute, supported by China Association of NGO Cooperation and Just Transition Incubator. It will address the alarming regression in climate action progress (SDG 13) in the Asia-Pacific region, which is driven by its vulnerability to disasters and continued greenhouse gas emissions. It will explore the unique roles of CSOs in promoting climate resilience and just transition, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face. The participating CSOs include not only climate and environmental organizations but also foundations and grassroots groups serving communities or underprivileged population s. These organizations are from China and Thailand. They will share their current status, feasible practices, and insights on how to integrate the promotion of climate resilience and just transition into their organizational strategies. It is expected that the dialogue will result in a set of concrete action suggestions for relevant CSOs to better engage their stakeholders.
Agenda
MC: Ms. Peidan Yang, Executive Director of C Team
I. Opening Remarks (9:00-9:10 AM)
Mr. Sakol Thinakul, Member of Executive Board of Director, Thailand Environmental Institute
II Keynote Speeches (9:10-9:30 AM)
Ms. Yi LIU, Programme Management Specialist, Environment & Energy Team, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub
Mr. Kritsada Boonchai, Secretary-General of the Local Development Institute and coordinator of the Thai Climate Justice for All.
III. Case Sharing (9:30-10:30 AM)
Mr. Direk Krua Jinli, Raks Thai Foundation: Strengthens local communities’ capacity for climate change adaptation and risk reduction, empowering marginalized groups to build long-term resilience.
Ms. Puangpaka Khawkathok, Thailand Environment Institute: Advances wetland conservation and ecosystem protection to enhance quality of life and promote climate adaptation through policy advocacy and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Ms. Ying LI, Director for International Exchange Center, Co-Share Environment: Coal Region Just Transition (Shanxi Province, China) and Communication Strategy for Cultural Heritage Protection under Climate Change.
Ms. Bo CHAO, Communication and Fundraising Director, LvseJiangnan Public Environmental Concerned Center: Cooperation on garbage sorting for zero-waste cities (Green Jiangnan and Blue Map), and observations on green supply chain and climate action performance of China's photovoltaic listed companies.
Mr. Hangzhou Lyu, Science Consultant, Yunnan SyneticsPartnership for Civic Organization Development: Community Climate Risk Assessment Guide and experiences in community climate action.
Coffee Break (10:30-10:45 AM)
IV. Panel Discussion: Exploring the roles of CSOs in promoting climate resilience (10:45-11:45 AM)
Moderated by Dr.Jeeranuch Sakkhamduang, Expert, TEI
● Dr. Thanapong Duangmanee, Mae Fah Luang Foundation: Implements integrated community development initiatives focused on forest restoration, water management, and alternative livelihoods, using nature-based solutions to create climate-resilient communities.
● Ms. Poonsap Suanmuang Tulaphan, HomeNet Thailand:Promotes the rights and quality of life of informal workers, who are directly affected by climate change.
● Mr. Jian WANG, Coordinator of Guangxi Climate Action Network: Climate challenges and coping strategies of farmers in Guangxi (ecological agriculture, eco-friendly dry toilets, small water reservoirs, biodiversity conservation), and NGO collaboration in Guangxi.
● Mr. Denggao ZHANG, Executive Director of Hefei Shan Shui Protection Development Center: Wetland climate risk assessment methods and community-led, multi-party collaborative wetland demonstration protection actions.
● Ms. Ting LIANG, Senior R&D Designer of 1KG Box Social Innovation: Supporting children in rural and urban migrant communities to become climate actors by identifying needs and developing solutions.
V. Closing Remarks (11:45-11:50 AM)
Ms. Xiangyi WANG, Vice Chairperson and Secretary General ofChina Association of NGO Cooperation (CANGO)