Summary report on workshop on climate adaptation for resilience and sustainability in Thailand: June 5-6, 2024, Bangkok, Thailand

Climate change poses significant challenges globally, impacting ecosystems, economies, and societies. Southeast Asia, including Thailand, faces numerous climate-related risks, such as droughts, sea level rise, flooding, wildfires etc. One of the major themes and focus areas under UKCEH’s International Science for Net Zero Plus program is to support climate change adaptation in Southeast Asia. The workshop was funded under (Theme 3B, Task 2) "Climate Adaptation for Resilience and Sustainability in Thailand" and was jointly organized by UKCEH, KMUT, and CU on June 5-6, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop aimed to bring together experts from policymaking, academic institutions, research organizations, and governmental agencies from the United Kingdom and Thailand to discuss strategies for climate adaptation and resilience within the Thai context. The workshop has strong participation, with approximately 30 attendees from 10 different organizations. It was highly productive, resulting in concrete next steps to advance the overall project agenda. The workshop organized by UKCEH in collaboration with Thai partners successfully identified critical issues related to climate resilience and adaptation strategies in Thailand.