Thailand, Australia Boost Climate Collaboration: Green Initiatives, Decarbonisation, and Renewable Energy
Thailand and Australia are strengthening their collaboration on climate change action and green initiatives. Thailand's Taxonomy Phase 2 is now open for public consultation, focusing on sustainable economic activities. Meanwhile, Australia is sharing its green transition experiences and supporting Thailand's decarbonisation efforts through various partnerships.
Australia is working with Thailand on multiple fronts. The Mekong-Australia Partnership and other initiatives are driving decarbonisation, while the HIMEK Alliance focuses on forest restoration and emissions reduction in the Himalayas and Mekong region, including Thailand. Australian businesses are also bringing commercial solutions in energy and green innovation to Thailand.
These collaborations extend to projects like Makkasan Park, the Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network, and advancements in battery technology, green hydrogen, and pumped hydro energy storage. Thailand is learning from Australia's successful green transition, aiming to reduce its high greenhouse gas emissions and boost renewable energy use.
Scientifically, Thailand ranks 24th in the Climate Change Performance Index. Australia, committed to reducing emissions by 43% by 2030, has recently announced a more ambitious target of 62-70% by 2035. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is also working with Thailand's Electricity Generating Authority to enhance grid stability. In Australia, South Australia is set to generate all its electricity from renewable sources by 2027, backed by large-scale battery storage.
Thailand and Australia's collaboration on climate change action is robust and multifaceted. With Thailand's Taxonomy Phase 2 open for consultation, both countries are working together to define sustainable economic activities, promote green finance, and support Thailand's green transition. These efforts are crucial for Thailand to improve its climate change performance and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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