ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue

25/09/2026

ACSDSD Hosts Foreign Service Institute Director General Neil Frank R. Ferrer for Courtesy Call

On 23 September 2026, Deputy Executive Director Anthony Pramualrana welcomed the Hon. Neil Frank R. Ferrer, Director General of the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Philippines, to the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) headquarters. Director General Ferrer was accompanied by Ms. Karla Mae G. Pabeliña, Director of the Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (CIRSS) at FSI, along with their delegation.

The meeting covered strategic opportunities and operational challenges facing regional ASEAN centers, drawing from ACSDSD's ongoing work in supporting sustainable development across the region.

Looking ahead, ACSDSD expressed enthusiasm for collaborating closely with Filipino experts and practitioners to integrate indigenous cultural values—including Bayanihan, Kapwa, and Utang na Loob—into the upcoming project on ASEAN Collective Values Beyond Boundaries: Translating Community Knowledge into Real World Impact

Both parties also explored potential synergies under the ASEAN Complementarities Initiative 2.0 (GREEN Agenda).

Foreign Service Institute, Philippines - FSI Philippines

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23/09/2026

🗓️ Deadline: 4 October 2026
🔗 Register now at: aseanyouth.net/opportunities

🇹🇭 [100% Fully Funded Youth Programme in Thailand]

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The ASEAN Youth Camp for Sustainable Development 2026 is back!

If you're passionate about sustainable development and creating more sustainable communities, this is your chance to join a fully funded youth camp in Thailand where you’ll explore zero waste cities, circular economy, responsible consumption, and low-carbon development, gain practical insights through workshops and field visits, and connect with young professionals from across ASEAN to develop youth-led solutions for your communities and contribute to regional sustainability efforts.

🗓️ Deadline: 4 October 2026
🔗 Register now at: aseanyouth.net/opportunities

28/08/2026

SDG Champion Khun Cherry Khemupsorn and Mahidol University - ACSDSD's network of educators shares how Thailand’s educator network is building a framework for sustainable development teaching.

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25/08/2026

From Policy to the Classroom: Train Teachers to Make SDGs Real for Students

On 26-28 August, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) with the ASEAN Association-Thailand and Mahidol University, will hold a 3-day Training of Trainers workshop at Mahidol’s Salaya campus, built on one goal: turning the global SDG framework, especially on SDG4 on ‘Quality Education” into real life lessons for educators/teachers at the high school level in Thailand to use and to be upskill in order to support high school students to be resilient to the challenges and opportunities of the modern 21st Century world.

In many cases, Thai educators/teachers still lack the training, tools, and locally-relevant materials to teach sustainability in a way that connects to students’ daily lives. This workshop invests directly in closing that gap, training 20 school administrators and 40 teachers from 20 Bangkok schools to become master trainers in their own institutions.

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20/08/2026

On 17 August 2026, delivering the Keynote Address, Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana underscored the importance of empowering youth as active contributors as she delivered an opening speech as a guest of honour, highlighting the vital role of future generations in advancing sustainable development at the Sustainable Development Programme 2026: Youth Research & Action Conference.

The event is organised by the Environmental Education Centre on 17 August 2026 at the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok. Through their seven-month journey, participating students have explored sustainability challenges, gathered evidence, engaged with local communities and developed initiatives that demonstrate how local action can contribute to practical solutions aligning with the sustainable development framework.
Read more: www.acsdsd.org/news/eec-2026/

12/08/2026

ACSDSD, Chaipattana Foundation Discuss Potential Collaboration

Bangkok, 10 August 2026 – Executive Director Phasporn Sangasubana and Project Manager Suchada Phruthonkul of ACSDSD, met with Dr. Suleeporn Bunbongkarn Choopavang, Director of Foreign Affairs at the Chaipattana Foundation, to discuss potential collaboration.

The Chaipattana Foundation, established under a royal initiative of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama 9), has long focused on empowering farmers through agricultural projects that promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.

The Foundation expressed interest in collaborating on youth-related initiatives and supporting ACSDSD’s project, “ASEAN Collective Values beyond Boundaries: Translating Community Knowledge into Real-World Impact.”

12/08/2026

Happy 59th ASEAN Day from the ACSDSD

ASEAN reached its 59th Anniversary. Under the shared ASEAN Community Vision 2045, we all are part of the community that aims to be resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN. On 6-7 August, ACSDSD attended the C ASEAN youth speech contest, where Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana adjudicated the speeches of youth across ASEAN, drawing attention to food security, education, disaster management and how our community can prevent it by strengthening our resilience in social governance and the environment sector.
(2) At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand on 7 August, Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul
ACSDSD exhibited a vibrant booth for Thai youth and policymakers to create visibility to our circular economy project. (3) At the ASEAN Secretariat on 7-8 August, Ms. Tanida Bowornthanasathit, Senior Project Manager of the ACSDSD, celebrated ASEAN heritage with our exhibition amongst ASEAN centres, regionally communicating our sustainable development initiatives to our ASEAN friends to advance with a more people-centered community.

We will have more event to comes this month to celebrate ASEAN.
Stay tuned with ACSDSD!

10/08/2026

08/08/2026

Happy ASEAN Day to all!

Today, ASEAN marks its 59th Anniversary under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.”

The celebration will feature remarks by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN; H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines and Chair of ASEAN for 2026; and H.E. Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

Join us as we reflect on ASEAN’s shared journey and look ahead to the future we continue to build together.

🗓️ Saturday, 8 August 2026
🕘 09:00–10:00 (Jakarta Time)
📺 Watch live: bit.ly/LIVE-59thASEANDay

03/08/2026

C asean Forum 2026 is here!
Theme: "Resilient ASEAN: Connectivity as a Competitive Advantage."

In celebration of the 59th ASEAN Day, C asean cordially invites representatives from the public and private sectors, academia, civil society, and all interested participants to join us.

As ASEAN navigates an increasingly complex global landscape, strengthening regional connectivity has become essential to enhancing the region's economic, social, and environmental resilience. C asean Forum 2026 will convene distinguished policymakers, business leaders, and experts from across ASEAN to exchange perspectives on advancing regional collaboration and fostering sustainable, inclusive growth.

Program Highlights:
💡Keynote Address by
H.E. Dr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara
Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
— Reflecting on ASEAN's journey over the past decades, exploring emerging opportunities for the region's long-term resilience, and reaffirming a shared vision for deeper regional cooperation.

💡Panel Discussion
“Strengthening ASEAN's Economic and Social Resilience,” featuring distinguished speakers including:
- Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool, Director and Senior Executive Vice President, Bangkok Bank
- Mr. Joel Ang, Vice President and Head, Southeast Asia and Oceania, Singapore Economic Development Board
- More to be announced.
— Exploring strategies to strengthen regional connectivity, economic resilience, and inclusive growth amid evolving global challenges.

💡Panel Discussion
“Strengthening ASEAN's Physical Resilience,” featuring distinguished speakers including:
- Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok
- Mrs. Wannaporn Pui Phornprapha, Founder and Managing Director, P Landscape Co., Ltd.
- Mr. Satoshi Iemoto, Chief Advisor, Project for Enhancing Climate Actions at Local Level (Thailand), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
— Examining climate adaptation, resilient urban development, and regional collaboration through innovative approaches and international best practices.

Join us in shaping a stronger, more connected, and more resilient ASEAN.
🔗Free Registration
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