Thailand and New Zealand Boost Asia-Pacific Carbon Market
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin spearheads the 16th APCMR in Bangkok on Oct 19–20, 2026, aiming to strengthen carbon credit cooperation and achieve Net Zero goals.
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- Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin pushes carbon market ties with New Zealand.
- Thailand hosts the 16th APCMR at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok.
- The conference runs from October 19–20, 2026, focusing on emission reduction and Net Zero.
Suchart Chomklin, Thailand's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, is advancing international environmental cooperation by directing the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) and the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) to partner with New Zealand's Ministry for the Environment in strengthening regional carbon markets.
This bilateral effort is being highlighted as Thailand co-hosts the 16th Asia Pacific Carbon Markets Roundtable, known as the 16th APCMR. The high-level regional meeting takes place over two days from October 19 to 20, 2026, at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld hotel in Bangkok, serving as a platform for experts to exchange critical insights on carbon pricing and credit trading mechanisms.
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The primary objective of this summit is to interconnect carbon market frameworks between Thailand and neighboring Asia-Pacific nations. This integration aims to accelerate greenhouse gas emission reductions among participating economies, directly supporting national strategies to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions under international climate commitments.
Cross-border carbon market linkage is a vital economic instrument for environmental policy, allowing businesses to trade carbon credits transparently across jurisdictions. It lowers the overall cost of emission reductions and attracts green investments to the Asia-Pacific region. Thailand's co-hosting role with New Zealand underscores the country's growing leadership in regional climate action.
Such mechanisms are increasingly critical as nations face stricter global timelines to curb global warming, making international standard harmonization a top priority for policymakers.
The opening ceremony featured prominent diplomatic and environmental figures, including H.E. Joanna Anderson, New Zealand's Ambassador to ASEAN, who delivered the welcoming remarks. Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Director-General of the DCCE, also delivered a keynote address to officially open the proceedings.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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