Forum on Advancing Article 6 Implementation through Business Engagement and JCM Project Matchmaking in Thailand
17/12/2025
09:00
Bangkok (GMT+7)
Hosted by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) & Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
Format
Hybrid
Coverage
Asia
Theme(s)
Article 6 Introduction, Private Sector Engagement, High Integrity Carbon Markets
Business Forum on Advancing Article 6 Implementation through Business Engagement and JCM Project Matchmaking in Thailand was held to advance the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement through promoting JCM project matching and corporate engagement in Thailand. This event brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the role of businesses in JCM project development and to create opportunities for meaningful partnership building.
Key Activities:
- Sessions to enhance understanding of the JCM mechanism and support programs, Article 6 policy framework in Thailand, and key requirements and processes for implementing projects under the JCM track under Premium T-VER.
- Presentations by Japanese and Thai companies showcasing advanced low-carbon technologies and project concepts aligned with Thailand’s positive list of eligible Article 6 project types.
- Matchmaking opportunities among potential Thai and Japanese partners to encourage low-carbon investment through JCM project formulation.
Outcomes:
- Improved awareness and mutual understanding among participants regarding the JCM and implementation of Article 6 in Thailand.
- Increased interests from private sector actors in engaging with carbon markets.
- Exchange of information on several potential JCM project opportunities.
- Strengthened collaboration between public and private stakeholders to advance low-carbon investment.
Through this forum, business-driven contributions to climate action were strengthened, partnerships between Japan and Thailand were further promoted, and concrete progress was made toward accelerating Article 6 implementation in Thailand.
| Time | Program | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
09:00-09:30 | Registration | |
09:30-09:50 | Opening remarks (Japanese side) | Ms. Mari AKIYAMA, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Thailand |
Opening remarks (Thai side) | Mr. Nakorn TANGAVIRAPAT, Executive Director, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO) | |
09:50-10:00 | Photo session | |
10:00-10:20 (Presentation) 10:20-10:30 (Q&A) | Role of the JCM in Japan’s Climate Change Policies and How to access Japan’s support programs for the JCM | Maiko UGA, Program Manager for International Carbon Markets, Ministry of Environment, Japan (MOEJ) |
10:30-10:50 (Presentation) 10:50-11:00 (Q&A) | Thailand’s Participation in Article 6 and its expected contribution to NDC ambition – Use of Article 6 under the NDC Action Plan and Article 6.2 authorization criteria and process | Sunaree CHANGIN, Environmentalist, practitioner level, Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) |
11:00-11:20 | Coffee Break | |
11:20-11:40 (Presentation) | How to register projects under the JCM track under Premium T-VER – Key requirements and processes | Pornpawee KITTITANAPHAN, Technical Officer, Carbon Credit Certification Office, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO) |
11:40-12:00 | Q&A on the JCM track under Premium T-VER | TGO and MOEJ |
12:00-13:30 | Networking Lunch | |
13:30-13:40 | Introduction to JCM Global Match | Yohei YOSHINAMI, Deputy Director, JCM Implementation Agency (JCMA) |
13:40-15:00 | Business pitching session: JCM-Relevant Project Concepts from Japan and Thailand This session will include presentations on projects ideas and technologies from both Japanese and Thai companies that are well-suited for implementation under the JCM. Focusing on high-impact, high- hanging fruit solutions—The presentations aim to illustrate how advanced technologies can be applied in real settings. Company presentations are listed below. | Moderated by Satoshi IEMOTO, Senior Project Fellow, Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC) Panelists: 8 Japanese and Thai companies (Presentations on project ideas: approximately 5 minutes from each company) |
| Fuchu Shunsuke, Head of Industrial Gases & Energy Department | |
| Wachirawit Jitsuparat, Sales Supervisor | |
| Chatchawan Chuleekeit, Head of Business Development | |
| Prang Subpa-asa, Business Development Section Assistant Manager | |
| Thanapat Supannasud, Carbon Strategy and Trading | |
| Tajima Daiki, Project Coordinator, Southeast Asia Business | |
| Harada Ryo, Manager, International Business Department, Credit Business Division | |
| Koga Takashi, Senior Manager, Decarbonization Advisory Business Sect, Solution Business Dept, Customer & Business Solution Company Solution Co-creation Division | |
15:00-15:20 | Key Takeaways and Session Summary | MOEJ and TGO |
15:20-15:30 | Coffee Break | |
15:30-17:00 | Business Matching and Individual Meetings During this session, individual meetings can be arranged with pitching companies, TGO, and MOEJ/JCMA (15 minutes for each meeting slot). Arrangements for slot allocations/appointments will be communicated with registered participants. | Organized by OECC |
Focus Areas of Technologies and Project Types
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU), and Direct Air Capture (DAC)
- Renewable energy such as green hydrogen, tidal energy, offshore wind energy, geothermal energy, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), green ammonia
- Energy efficiency improvement such as high-efficiency electric furnaces, high-efficiency electric motors, energy storage, green pallet production from agricultural waste
- Transportation such as electrification of transportation systems, hydrogen vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with a fuel cell
- Industrial decarbonization such as low carbon cement, production of methanol, reduction of the use of fluorinated gases
- Agriculture and livestock, including smart agricultural practices such as soil management, AWD, advanced bio-methanol
- Wastewater or waste management using advanced technology
- Other hard-to-abate sectors and high-impact mitigation options
(Note: Based on Thailand's International Carbon Credit Guideline)
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