Activities in Thailand has been published.
March, 2024
As part of the development support for GHG auto-calculation methodologies in the waste sector, we have developed and created reporting templates for GHG auto-calculation methodologies in general waste disposal associated with local governments, in particular the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) drawing on past PaSTI activities developments in GHG calculation methodologies in the industrial waste sector for reference. After preparation, the results were reported to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, which requested suggestions for projects to reduce GHG emissions, and a Project Idea Note (Table1) was also prepared.
In order to share these and other prepared deliverables with other local governments, a workshop was held at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in February 2024, attended by approximately four representatives each from Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai, and Buriram.
During the workshop, discussions were held on points to consider when calculating GHG emissions and on Japanese cases. Assistant Professor Wirasini from Kasetsart University highlighted the need to consider public opinion regarding the cost increase associated with actions to reduce GHG emissions.
Moving forward, it is expected that the developed GHG auto-calculation methodologies and the Project Idea Note for reducing GHG emissions will be used to develop action plan for the general waste sector in line with the Climate Change Master Plan 2023-2030 together with the BMA to advance the project.
Given the progress in environmental performance disclosure by private companies and initiatives in ESG investment and finance in Thailand, these insights have been shared alongside Japan and Thailand experiences (including efforts by financial authorities, central banks, and governmental structures toward expanding ESG finance) to contribute to transparency enhancement in ASEAN countries through an online workshop held on March 26, 2024.
Tabel 1: Activities identified in the Project Idea Note
Project | Description of reduction activities | |
---|---|---|
1 | Reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills | Implement waste management practices that reduce waste at source. |
2 | Incineration of waste | Convert waste into energy through incineration facilities. |
3 | Composting | Improving soils with organic waste. |
4 | Installation of wastewater treatment facilities | Build a new sewage treatment plant. |
5 | Systematic collection of sewage | Increase inflows through sewerage extensions. |
6 | Use of sewage sludge | Use of sludge fertilisers. |
7 | Reuse of wastewater | Reuse wastewater instead of tap water. |