ANTALYA, Türkiye – Thailand is participating in the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP31, in Antalya, Türkiye, where representatives from 197 countries are discussing measures to address climate change. The conference, running through November 20, focuses on translating international climate agreements into concrete action, with key issues including greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy, climate finance, and adaptation to climate-related challenges.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin is heading the Thai delegation, supported by officials from the Department of Climate Change and Environment and other government agencies. Thailand is participating in negotiations on the transition to cleaner energy, financial assistance for developing countries, technology transfer, and implementing the Paris Agreement. Discussions also address efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and improve international responses to climate-related losses and damage.
Thailand is also presenting its climate policies and progress toward net-zero emissions through its national pavilion, under the theme Rooted in Wisdom, Resilient in Action, Flowing Toward Net-Zero. The exhibition features climate-related technologies, investment opportunities, and approaches to environmental resilience, alongside activities that encourage exchanges among government agencies, businesses, researchers, international organizations, and youth representatives.
Suchart is scheduled to attend the conference’s high-level meetings from November 16 to 18, joining ministers and senior officials in discussions on future international climate cooperation. The Thai delegation will continue pursuing the country’s climate priorities within its approved negotiating framework while protecting national interests and supporting efforts to reduce emissions, improve climate preparedness, and advance the transition toward a low-carbon economy. (NNT)
