STI National Plan towards Green Growth of Thailand

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1 STI National Plan towards Green Growth of Thailand Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj 9 March 2015, The Sukosol Hotel

2 Our Key Challenges Climate Change Green Economy High Competitiveness Environmental Footprint Clean Technology Trade regulations Sustainable Consumption & Production 2

3 Climate Change Environmental Footprint (~14 impact categories) 3

4 Global footprints vs Suggested maximum sustainable level Ecological Footprint vs Biocapacity of Thailand 4

5 Sustainable Consumption & Production A tool towards sustainability and green growth Sustainable Development Source : UNEP

6 National Life Cycle Inventory Database STI infra for standardization of green products EXPORT ACCOUNTS FOR 70% of THAI GDP GREEN GROWTH ELV End of Life Vehicle WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances EuP Energy Using Products 2009 Aviation CO 2 emission trading scheme REACH CFP Registration Carbon Evaluation and Footprint Authorization of CHemicals PEF Product Environmental Footprint DIFFERENTIATION Which product is greener? ECO innovation SUSTAINABILITY Proactive trade policy Source: STI

7 Policy Statement of the Council of Ministers delivered by Prime Minister to the National Legislative Assembly (2014) Area 8. Developing and Promoting the Application of Science, Technology, Research and Development, and Innovation 8.4 Support the use of Thai research and development, and innovation in national investment projects, including projects in clean energy, rail systems, automotive vehicles, electricity, water and waste management, as well as promote the use of domestic tools, materials and other products to supplement the use of foreign technologies. Review public sector procurement policies to create opportunities for domestic technology development, and in necessary circumstances requiring the need to acquire foreign tools, materials, and technologies, to specify technology transfer provisions for future technological self-reliance. 8.5 Improve and organise infrastructure for science, technology and innovation that are fully ready, relevant, and evenly distributed to all regions to ensure effective commercial applications and extensions for the industrial sector, including the development of information technology systems, analysis, operational and research centres.

8 Thailand National Plans for Green Growth Laws Factory Act (1992) The Enhancement and Conservation of the National Environmental Quality Act (1992) The Energy Conservation Promotion Act (1992) National Health Act (2007) (Draft) Financial Measures for Environmental Act, (...) National Plans Policy Statement of the Council of Ministers delivered by Prime Minister to the National Legislative Assembly (2014): Area 8 National Industrial Development Master Plan ( ) Environmental Quality Management Plan ( ) 20 Years Energy Efficiency Development Plan ( ) National Master Plan on Cleaner Production ( ) The 11th National Economic and Social Development Plan ( ), The 1st National Science Technology and Innovation Plan ( ) (Draft) Climate Change Master Plan ( ) (Draft) Green Growth Strategies ( )

9 Climate Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) Prioritized Technologies

10 NATIONAL DESIGNATED ENTITY (NDE) NDE Roles and Responsibilities The NDEs facilitate the support to their countries from the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) by: Serving as National Focal Point on CTCN activities. Supporting the articulation and prioritization of requests and proposals. Managing the national submission process of technical assistance requests to the CTCN. Good NDEs ARE essential for a well functioning CTCN! Focal point for CTCN activities at the national level Ensuring requests are based on national circumstances and priorities Coordinating with relevant ministries, focal points for other UNFCCC mechanisms, and the private sector, civil society, and academia to ensure CTCN services provide the best value to the country NDEs will act as CTCN focal point in the countries and manage the submission of requests for technical assistance

11 Role of Private Sectors Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) Projects facilitated by MOST Poultry product PEF Projects facilitated by Thailand Textile Institute Sanitary ware 8 garment companies Retail service Products and services registered in Eco-products directory are estimated to worth more than 700,000 MB* Eco-label products include products from many sectors such as agricultural, construction, textile and stationaries. There are 14 products 3 services on public green procurement list *estimated by STI 11

12 Role of STI for Green Growth Green Growth Value added eco-friendly products High efficient production Pollutant and waste reduction Krenovation for competitiveness Green Service Green Consumption Green Production Green Technology (Krenovation: Knowledge, Creativity and Innovation) 12

13 Life Cycle Assessment : STI tool to serve SCP LCA is a technique to assess the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service, by: Compiling an inventory of relevant energy and material inputs and environmental releases Evaluating the potential environmental impacts associated with identified inputs and releases Interpreting the results to help make a more informed decision INPUT inventory Resource Energy Chemical Etc. Resource collection Manufacturing Use Disposal OUTPUT inventory Emission to the atmosphere Discharge to the water area Solid waste Etc. Impact on the global environment 13

14 LCA Application for Green Growth Policy Green Growth Green Economy and Innovation Green GDP Green Public Procurement LCA Tool/ LCI Inventory Database Carbon/Water Footprint, Carbon label Environmental Footprint (Product/Organization) Proactive trade policy : setting standards for Eco- Products GHGs Accounting 14

15 Equip Thailand with LCA infrastructure to be ready for Green Growth Improve National LCI Database to achieve international standard Develop simple LCA software for SMEs Develop LCA experts and manpower Create and Integrate Thai LCA networks Need an authority to certify LCI data and environmental footprint experts 15

16 Public Private Partnership Network within Thailand & Abroad Private sector Abroad etc. Public sector etc. LCA Agri-Food Asia Network Asia Carbon Footprint Network Academic etc. UNEP-SETAC LC Initiative Global Network of LCA Databases etc. Thai LCA Network Thai Green Design Network

17 Expected Outputs of this Event A Clearer View of the Value of LCAs, not just as a business but also as Policy Tools that underpin various National and Global Green Growth Instruments (via experience sharing from several countries; including Brazil, Sweden, the European Union, Malaysia and Thailand) A More Understanding of the Linkage between LCA, as a Scientific-based Tool, and the 10 Year- Framework-Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) A Stronger Network and Cooperation on LCA, both at the National and International Levels

18 THANK YOU