Bringing together multiple actors, SDSN Southeast Asia has emphasized the pivotal role of sustainable practices in reshaping the travel industry. Key takeaways highlighted the imperative need for collaborative efforts, innovative solutions, and public-private partnerships to drive positive change and resilience in the post-pandemic era.

SDSN Thailand host institution, Thammasat University, was honored to host the annual conference of the Thailand Research University Network (RUN) on January 22 - 23, 2024. The conference was held at the Grand Palazzo Hotel Pattaya in the Chonburi Province, Thailand with the theme of “enhancing research impact for sustainability transformation.” The conference started with a declaration ceremony of the cooperation between the Thailand Research University Network (RUN) and SDSN Thailand. RUN’s eight university representatives (five of which are SDSN members), Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Prince of Songkla University, Chiangmai University, Khonkaen University, Kasetsart University, Naresuan University, and Mahidol University, each addressed their future collaboration with SDSN Thailand. Professor Dr. Sanit Aksornkaew, the Chairman of The National Economic and Social Development Council and SDSN Thailand Leadership Council, represented SDSN Thailand in delivering a speech of appreciation on the collaboration with RUN.