Zero emissions plan in progress

Thai authorities in energy and environmental development are teaming up to draft a master plan to help Thailand reach zero net carbon emissions.

The move was initiated at a recent meeting led by Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechao and Varawut Silpa-archa, the natural resources and environment minister, with Siam Cement Group. The goal was to set up long-term strategies for Thailand on climate change mitigation and curbing CO2 emissions.

The presentation is scheduled for the 26th session of the UN climate change conference (COP26), which is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland on Nov 12 this year, presided over by the UK.

Kulit Sombasiri, permanent secretary for energy, said initiatives were proposed to change Thailand’s fuel mix in the power generation industry that would lower CO2, build up the electrical vehicle (EV) industry, and manage waste…