On 4 June 2025, the APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF), hosted by NXPO, delivered lectures as part of the Low-Carbon and Climate Action Training Program, conducted under the Empowering Thailand’s Department of Climate Change and Environment Project. The initiative is implemented by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), in collaboration with the International Climate Initiative (IKI), Empower, and the Energy Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University.
It aims to enhance the capacity of Thai government agencies in advancing climate policies and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
In the morning session, Dr. Kommate Jitvanichphaibool, Deputy Director of APEC CTF, presented on “Strategies for Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy,” highlighting the application of strategic foresight tools to support low-carbon economic transitions, complemented by national and international case studies.
In the afternoon session, Dr. Srichattra Chaivongvilan, Strategist at APEC CTF, delivered a lecture on “Technology Transfer Mechanism for Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy.” Her presentation emphasized the importance of technology transfer mechanism and featured NXPO’s ongoing work in the second edition of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project.
APEC CTF’s participation in this program underscores its active role in leveraging foresight tools for science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy planning — supporting Thailand’s journey toward a sustainable, climate-resilient future while addressing climate challenges at both regional and international levels.
