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During the APEC meeting last month, the Thai government proposed the Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model – an economic model that was strongly criticized by members of the civil society and accused of “greenwashing”, given the adverse impacts it had on several communities when implemented. Despite the criticism, the government is set on pursuing the BCG-Model. But questions remain: Is BCG “green” enough, or is it just “greenwashing”? What aspect of BCG can be considered “greenwashing”? And if it’s not the BCG-Model, what kind of “green” development pathway should Thailand take?
Agenda
10.00: Registration
10.30: Introduction of the forum and topics of the event
10.40: Talk: Global Challenges, BCG Economy Model, and Thailand’s Green Development Pathway
Prof. Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Director, Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS Thailand), Chulalongkorn University: Global Challenges and Thailand‘s Future
Dr. Suvit Maesincee, former Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister: BCG Economy Model; Concept & Ideologies
Natee Sithiprasasana, Vice-chair, Energy of Renewable Energy Industry Club, FDI: BCG and the Challenges towards Sustainable and Resilient Economy
Nitipon Piwmow, Spokesperson, the House’s Land, Natural Resources, and Environment Standing Committee: Parliament’s Roles in Shaping BCG Development and Green Development Pathway
Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Managing Director, Sal Forest’s Knowledge Development Department: Analyses on BCG Economy Model and Towards the Country’s Green Development Pathway
Khairiyah Rahmanyah, Chana Raksa Thin Conservation Group’ s representative: BCG; A Green Development Pathway?
Moderator: Wiphaporn Wattanawit, Assistant Editor at Backpack Journalist Program and TV News Anchor, Thai PBS
12.00: Q&A session
12.30: Wrap-up and closing of the forum
Wrap-up and closing of the forum
1.30: Welcome Remarks
Welcome Remarks by Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro, Head of the KAS office in Thailand
Forum Discussion: Thailand’s “Green” Development Pathway
Group 1: Youth from designated areas of development projects
Group 2: Youth from city areas
Group 3: Representatives from affected areas of development projects
Group 4: Civil society representatives
Moderators:
Wiphaporn Wattanawit, Assistant Editor at Backpack Journalist Program and TV News Anchor, Thai PBS
Dr. Petch Manoprawitr, Secretary-General, Green World Foundation and Co-founder of ReReef
