07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Sustainability Coordination & Website

Sustainability Coordination & Website

Education
Education and Research (ED) University-run sustainability website AwardsWalailak University received two prestigious international awards from the Global Good Governance Awards (3G Awards) 2025, organized by Cambridge IFA International Financial Advisory, United Kingdom.The awards include the 3G Championship Award for Sustainable Development 2025 and the 3G Excellence Award for Green Campus 2025, recognizing the university’s outstanding achievements in driving sustainable development and promoting its role as a green university.In conclusion, the Center for Academic Services (CAS) serves as the operational hub for sustainability at Walailak University, leading the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives that support the university’s sustainability goals and SDG commitments. It is a unit formally established by university decree, with a clear structure and responsibilities, fully operational, and playing a leading role in the implementation of sustainability and…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Activities which are implemented by communities at the international level on climate change

Activities which are implemented by communities at the international level on climate change

Energy and Climate Change (EC)
Energy and Climate Change (EC) Activities which are implemented by communities at the international level Programme of online international webinars on climate change. (Walailak University, Thailand) (Click) International Conference of IDRiM Society (IDRiM 2025) at Samos Island, Greece 🇬🇷 Theme: “Advancing Disaster Risk Reduction in Islands and Remote Areas” Presentation: “Flood Disaster Impacts on Female-Owned Businesses: A Case Study from the Bangkok Metropolitan Region” (Click) Reinventing University: Driving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability through the Collaboration of the International Network. (Walailak University, Thailand) (Click) International Conference in Management Studies 2025 “Blue Carbon and Sustainable Tourism” (Walailak University, Thailand) (Click) The 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Pathways: Green Synthesis for Functional Materials and Eco-Friendly Applications (SMA 2025) (Walailak University, Thailand) (Click) The Walailak International Workshop for Mangrove and Seagrass Carbon Sink (Walailak…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Seminars/Conferences on climate change

Seminars/Conferences on climate change

Energy and Climate Change (EC)
Energy and Climate Change (EC) Green Business Standards: Carbon Footprint Assessment (CFO, CFP) and Sustainable Coexistence with Local Communities. “Asst. Prof. Apirak Bumyut delivers a lecture on sustainable business and carbon footprint management at the Regional Industrial Seminar”On July 18, 2025, Asst. Prof. Apirak Bumyut, Assistant Dean of the School of Public Health and lecturer in the Environmental Health Program, Walailak University, was invited to speak at a seminar aimed at gathering opinions to promote local industrial development. The event was held under the theme “Supporting Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Future through Innovation, Technology, and the Green Economy” at Kaew Samui Resort, Surat Thani Province.The seminar was presided over by Mr. Aeknath Promphan, Minister of Industry, who delivered a Ted Talk titled “Empowered to Transform: Driving Green Futures through Innovation.”…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Educational Materials on climate change

Educational Materials on climate change

Energy and Climate Change (EC)
Energy and Climate Change (EC) Manual for the Community-Based Tourism Capacity Development Project Towards a Low-Carbon Lifestyle of the Community Tourism Network, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Sustainable Meeting and Event Basic Guideline. Carbon Offset Activities for Event Management in University Context. Related SDGs 4 Goal 4: Quality education 7 Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy 12 Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production 13 Goal 13: Climate action
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Training on climate change

Training on climate change

Energy and Climate Change (EC)
Energy and Climate Change (EC) Training on Climate Change Carbon Footprint and Its Application for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Higher Education Institutions Figure: Carbon Footprint and Its Application for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Higher Education InstitutionsOn June 26–27, 2025, the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative (PGC-H.M.) and Walailak University, as part of the Upper Southern C-PGC Network, organized a workshop on “Carbon Footprint and Its Application Toward Carbon Neutrality in Higher Education Institutions” at the Walailak University Science and Technology Park.The event, chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchai Kalyanapan on behalf of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit Wuttisuttimethavee, featured lectures and field training led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laksanara Khwanchum and her team. Participants learned practical methods for carbon footprint analysis, tree measurement, and greenhouse gas reduction planning.The…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Sustainability report

Sustainability report

Education
Education and Research (ED) Sustainability Report SUSTAINABILITY REPORTS 2024-2025 Figure 1 Sustainability Report from year 2024 - 2025 (Walailak University, Thailand). Link Figure 2 Separated Sustainability Reports 2024-2025  according to each SDG Click Link Annual SDG Report 2023-2024 Click LinkAnnual SDG Report 2022-2023 Click LinkAnnual SDG Report 2021-2022 Click Link        The Sustainability Report of Walailak University is a key document that demonstrates the institution’s commitment to sustainable development and its efforts to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This comprehensive report is published annually, providing stakeholders—including students, faculty, and the broader community—with access to information on the university’s projects, progress, and future sustainability objectives. The report also emphasizes the university’s vision to integrate sustainability into academic operations, internal management, and community engagement.The Sustainability Report is readily accessible through…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Number of university sustainability program(s) with international collaborations

Number of university sustainability program(s) with international collaborations

Education
Education and Research (ED) Number of university sustainability program(s) with international collaborations Figure 1 Number of university sustainability program(s) with international collaborations 2025 = 326      The number of university sustainability programs with international collaborations is 326 programs. University sustainability projects with international cooperation include:Health Science Group, 154 programs.Science and Technology Group, 65 programs.Social Science Group, 107 programs. Example type of international collaboration: Join research Walailak University School of Management advances international collaboration under the WBS Internationalization Driven Project, led by Prof. Dr. Marina Grusevaja.WalaiLak Research Convention 2025 “ Driving the collaboration of sustainability And blue carbon research”Representatives from the School of Management have traveled to strengthen international collaboration with the Department of Food Service and Management. The School of Management extends its congratulations to the faculty members whose academic…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Number of cultural activities on campus

Number of cultural activities on campus

Education
Education and Research (ED) Number of cultural activities on campus Figure 1 Number of cultural activities on campus = 24 activities.        In 2025, Walailak University organized 24 cultural activities encompassing cultural festivals, theatrical performances, music shows, and various exhibitions. These events were held both on campus and in publicly accessible green spaces, generating positive environmental impacts around the university and providing opportunities for community engagement. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yWXWCfKqTw0?feature=shareWalailak University hosts the “Tumpang Games” sports event, held from May 2025 3 -10 with over 7,000 staff athletes participating, April 3, 2025 Culture / Tradition Walailak University organizes a merit-making ceremony for Tumpang, March 11, 2025Walailak Songkran Festival continues the tradition for 2025, pouring water over the hands of the elderly in the communities surrounding the university, April 9 2025Fire Almsgiving Ceremony…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Program for reducing greenhouse gas in Scope 3

Program for reducing greenhouse gas in Scope 3

Energy and Climate Change (EC)
Energy and Climate Change (EC) Program for reducing greenhouse gas in Scope 3 • Waste Figures: Policy on Prohibiting the Use of Foam Food Containers and Reducing or Eliminating Plastic UsageThe program aims to reduce indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 3) resulting from the incineration or landfilling of the institution’s solid waste. Key initiatives include sorting waste at the source to facilitate recycling, reducing plastic use to minimize the burden on waste disposal systems, and reducing paper consumption through the adoption of electronic systems (E-Service). In 2025, the implementation of the E-Service system helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 49.75 tCO₂e/year. These measures enable the institution to reduce its overall carbon footprint, promote sustainable waste management, and contribute to broader efforts to mitigate climate change. Figures:Reduction of paper use…
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07Nov 2025 by Fadia Choenthanomwong
Program for reducing greenhouse gas in Scope 2

Program for reducing greenhouse gas in Scope 2

Energy and Climate Change (EC)
Energy and Climate Change (EC) Program for reducing greenhouse gas in Scope 2 • Purchased electricityThis program aims to reduce indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 2) resulting from the electricity purchased and used by the institution. It promotes energy efficiency across campus facilities through the implementation of smart electrical systems, optimized control of lighting and air conditioning, and the adoption of renewable energy sources. Notably, Walailak University has installed a 2.54 MW rooftop solar photovoltaic system at the Center for Scientific and Technological Equipment, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1,585 tons of CO₂e per year. The project has been validated under the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VER) and has received a Certificate of Recognition from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and…
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