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Super El Niño could bring severe drought to ASEAN and push 2027 to record heat
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
El Niño this year is expected to intensify into a “Super El Niño”, with Southeast Asia among the regions likely to be hit hardest by prolonged drought and sharply reduced rainfall.
Rapid urban growth deepens inequality across Asia-Pacific
SATURDAY, MARCH 07, 2026
The Asia-Pacific SDG 2026 report warns that rapid urban growth across the region is widening inequality, with nearly 700 million people living in slums or informal settlements.
Phetchaburi marine farm showcases Queen Mother’s sustainable legacy
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
A model marine farm in Phetchaburi shows how an initiative under Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, creates sustainable income through integrated aquaculture and salt farming.
Chulalongkorn Researchers Upcycle ‘Ghost Nets’ into High-Tech 3D Printing Material
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Dr Nuttapol Risangud leads an innovative project to convert marine plastic waste into industrial-grade filaments, supporting Thailand's green economy
Cabinet approves Thailand-IEA plan to boost energy security and clean energy transition
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Cabinet approves the Thailand-IEA cooperation plan for 2026–2027 to enhance energy security and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Condo waste-sorting pilot to meet new fees as food and general waste near 80%
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
The BMA has launched a “condo waste sorting” pilot in Khlong Toei and Watthana to help buildings prepare for a new waste-management fee ordinance.
Trump revokes greenhouse gas health findings, cancels emissions standards
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
President Trump’s administration revokes scientific findings on the health dangers of greenhouse gases and cancels vehicle emissions standards for cars and trucks.
UN declares water bankruptcy era, hurting billions worldwide
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
The United Nations announces the world has entered the “water bankruptcy era,” where global water sources have deteriorated beyond recovery, impacting billions.
January 5 National Bird Day: rising heat puts chicks at risk
MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2026
National Bird Day on January 5 spotlights how extreme heat is cutting chick survival, while Thailand steps up protection for its four “reserved” bird species.
Thailand mandates 1% SAF blend for jet fuel from January 1, 2026
MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2026
Thailand sets SAF standards and mandates a 1% blend in Jet A-1 from January 1, 2026, supporting carbon neutrality and net zero goals.