Thai minister heats up COP28 with climate change commitment

[webfact]

 

At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Police General Phatcharavat Wongsuwan, took centre stage, making bold declarations and unveiling ambitious plans to combat climate change.

 

In a fervent address on December 10, Phatcharavat reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, sending shockwaves through the climate change talks. He underlined the urgency of global cooperation to reach the critical US$100 billion climate finance goal by 2025, asserting its pivotal role in aiding developing nations in their climate pursuits.

 

Highlighting Thailand’s resilience strategy, Phatcharavat shed light on the updated National Adaptation Plan (NAP). This comprehensive plan tackles climate change impacts head-on, focusing on critical areas like water management, agriculture, and public health. The NAP is Thailand’s blueprint for a climate-resilient future.

Phatcharavat revealed a groundbreaking climate-smart rice farming project funded by the Green Climate Fund. This initiative aims to transform traditional farming practices, promoting low-emission techniques. The move is part of Thailand’s broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring food stability and security to battle against climate change.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-12

 

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[keith101]

How do you intend to stop farmers from cutting down trees and burning especially after harvest

[Purdey]

Thailand makes promises at every COP meeting and then fails to meet their stated aims. Not that they are alone in this.

[jaideedave]

1 hour ago, keith101 said:

How do you intend to stop farmers from cutting down trees and burning especially after harvest

Yes old Wongsawan is quite the story teller.A real knee slapper.

Has he been to the Chiang Mai area in the past few years to witness the farmers slash and burn activities?

A few years ago from the temple at Doi Suthep you couldn't even make out the airport bepow.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Police General Phatcharavat Wongsuwan, took centre stage, making bold declarations and unveiling ambitious plans to combat climate change.

All talk and no walk... Thailands a mess.

[hotchilli]

52 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Thailand makes promises at every COP meeting and then fails to meet their stated aims. Not that they are alone in this.

A bit like TAT.. they love predictions too

[Guderian]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

He underlined the urgency of global cooperation to reach the critical US$100 billion climate finance goal by 2025, asserting its pivotal role in aiding developing nations in their climate pursuits.

 

No mystery then why he's getting excited, salivating at the prospect of the rich foreigners sending yet more plane-loads of cash to Thailand for doing nothing, sorry I mean for striving to get to net zero by 2050, yet oddly and sadly failing to come anywhere near it.

[ChrisY1]

Unfortunately, A Pol. General ( so obviously knowledgable:) in the climate field) opening up and making bold promises at this forum, is so typical of Thailand. They will do very little about his promises....actually, nothing will be done!

[damian]

How about he net zero's himself.

 

Stunningly embarrassing. 

[herfiehandbag]

5 hours ago, jaideedave said:

Yes old Wongsawan is quite the story teller.A real knee slapper.

Has he been to the Chiang Mai area in the past few years to witness the farmers slash and burn activities?

A few years ago from the temple at Doi Suthep you couldn't even make out the airport bepow.

Didn't they have to close the airport on a couple of occasions? They certainly had to here in Chiang Rai!

 

Anyway, he should know all about ineffectual enforcement of laws!

[mikebell]

A 14 strong junket.  Fervent words; no action.  Rubbish burned every day with no stigma attached let alone law enforcement.