Taking Charge on Climate
Thailand took a bold step forward at the UN Climate Change conference (COP 26) in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declaring the country’s aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2065, together with accelerated greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation targets joining with other states to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. As one of the largest commitments Thailand has made to the UN, the prime minister signaled the government’s seriousness on climate action – and that the country will do its part to reduce the use of fossil fuels as part of the global effort.
