Thai Examiner
Thailand to knock harder on the door of UN climate change fund seeking funding for nationwide action
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Thailand is racing to tap a 23.8 billion baht UN climate fund after Minister Suchart Chomklin secured Cabinet approval for a new climate agency and faster funding approvals. The move comes as El Niño threatens droughts, floods and extreme weather acr
Key facts
- Thailand is reshaping its climate funding strategy after Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin won Cabinet approval for reforms aimed at unlocking access to a new UN-backed fund with more than US$731 million pledged
- Thailand is racing to tap a 23.8 billion baht UN climate fund after Minister Suchart Chomklin secured Cabinet approval for a new climate agency and faster funding approvals
- The agency estimated an 80% probability of emergence between June and August 2026.
- It has lost 8.8% of its value in 2024 so far
- Economy will grow 2.6% in 2024 as Srettha pushes home ownership
- Thailand creates a dedicated climate agency to spearhead access to new UN loss and damage funding
Summary
Thailand is reshaping its climate funding strategy after Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin won Cabinet approval for reforms aimed at unlocking access to a new UN-backed fund with more than US$731 million pledged by developed nations.
Thailand is positioning itself to tap a new stream of international climate finance after the Cabinet approved sweeping changes to how the country accesses United Nations funding.