Kasetsart University Pilots Net Zero Initiative, Invites Academics and Agricultural Leaders to Major Forum on Grassroots Economic Growth
Kasetsart University launches a Net Zero Carbon initiative on June 9, positioning carbon credits as a new income source for Thai farmers through an academic forum bringing together agricultural experts and policymakers.
Kasetsart University is moving forward with its Net Zero Carbon initiative, positioning carbon credits as a transformative income source for Thai farmers. The university will host a significant academic forum titled "Enhancing Farmer Income Through Net Zero Carbon Policy: The Role of Kasetsart University" on June 9, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in room EC5205, Building 5, Faculty of Economics, to explore new perspectives and practical solutions for converting carbon credits into tangible supplementary income for Thai farmers.
Dr. Damrong Sripraram, acting rector of Kasetsart University, noted that Thai agriculture faces both challenges and new opportunities as the world shifts toward a carbon-neutral society. Through collaboration among the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Institute of Research and Development, the Sugar and Sweetener Research Center, the Thai Sugar and Sweetener Association, the Faculty of Integrated Sciences, and the Thai Rubber and Glove Association, the university organized this academic forum.
The forum will feature nationally recognized experts and distinguished scholars discussing critical issues including: elevating Thai farmers through the carbon credit market (featuring a representative from the Department of Agricultural Extension), rubber plantation carbon credit experiences in Laos and Thai rubber standards (presented by Chairojn Thammaratana, secretary-general of the Thai Rubber and Glove Association), implementing farmer-level carbon credit trading (Dr. Kitti Sophon Thaninsiripinya, carbon credit standards specialist), and guidelines for increasing sugarcane farmer income through Net Zero Carbon policy (Amnuay Patisai, former deputy agriculture minister).
This forum represents a critical turning point in translating national-level policy into grassroots implementation, which will not only help Thailand achieve its Net Zero target by 2050 but also serve as a key driver for creating sustainable economic security and income for Thai farmers. Interested participants can register now through the QR code on the promotional poster or contact 087-495-0488 or thanaporn.at@ku.th for more information.
