People’s Republic of China, The Prime Minister gave a statement at the High-Level Forum meeting, proposing 4 paths to sustainable development. green transition environmental conservation promoting green finance and multilateral cooperation, showcasing the “Land Bridge” project that helps connect the world Set a target to produce 30% of zero-emission vehicles in 2030.
Reporters reported that at 4:17 p.m. (local time of the People’s Republic of China, which is 1 hour ahead of Thailand) at the China National Convention Center (CNCC), Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister Ministry of Finance Statement given at the High-Level Forum meeting under the topic “Green Silk Road for Harmony with Nature” by the Prime Minister. He praised the achievements on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and emphasized the concept of connectivity. (Connectivity) is a mechanism for economic growth and people’s well-being. This BRF meeting will be a good opportunity to promote closer cooperation between them. Especially during a time when the world is facing all kinds of challenges. From the pandemic to the economic recession. climate change Including the loss of biodiversity. All of which are caused by the deterioration of harmony between humans and nature.
The Prime Minister believes that sustainable development is environmentally friendly. It is necessary to drive the BRI towards “High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation” for “Common Development and Prosperity”, which Thailand is committed to. to translate lessons from this project into practice within the country which the Prime Minister Has assigned the Cabinet to lay down study guidelines and make an implementation plan for the Land Bridge project. Connects the Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean to the Gulf of Thailand and the Pacific Ocean. including improving connectivity in the southern Andaman area Reduce travel time through the Malacca Strait under the concept of “One Port, Two Sides” over a land distance of 90 kilometers in southern Thailand. by the Prime Minister It is hoped that this project will work with BRI infrastructure and contribute to fostering global connectivity.
“Thailand has been committed to promoting sustainable development in the international arena for a long time, since 2016, Thailand has acted as the coordinator for cooperation for sustainable development in ASEAN. which has promoted cooperation both within ASEAN and acted as a bridge for cooperation with external partners. In addition, in Thailand hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2022, two goals were achieved: firstly, the Bangkok goal Regarding the bioeconomy circular economy and the Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy are APEC’s first comprehensive framework to drive a transformative and ambitious sustainable development agenda. Launch of the APEC BCG Awards, initiated by Thailand and financed by China. To create awareness and feelings of inclusivity,” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister has proposed operational guidelines to achieve his vision. The four-pronged “Green Silk Road for Harmony with Nature” includes: First, Green Transition in all sectors to limit environmental damage. By promoting sustainable production and consumption in all economic activities. Support digital transformation and new technologies. Thailand is implementing a long-term strategy to develop with low greenhouse gas emissions. and adjusted the national energy plan Change the use of fossil fuels to clean energy. Promote the improvement of energy efficiency Ready to set a goal to increase the production of zero-emission vehicles to at least 30 percent by 2030, as well as use the concept of sustainable farming to reduce vulnerability to climate change and improve the quality of life of farmers. The Prime Minister believes This will enable Thailand to achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2030, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. . 2065
The Prime Minister said that the second thing is conservation of natural resources and the environment. Thailand aims to increase green areas of all types to cover 55 percent of the total area, and the 30 x 30 target increases marine protected areas by 30 percent by 2030, as Thailand pledged at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention. with biodiversity (COP CBD) last December The Prime Minister believes that Adhering to a sustainable blue economy It will play an important role in achieving the Green Maritime Silk Road.
“Thirdly Promoting Green Finance Mechanism is an important tool in allocating funds for the green transition. Currently, Thailand can raise up to 12.5 billion US dollars. through the issuance of sustainability bonds Sustainability Bonds fund sustainability projects, and Thailand will soon plan to issue sustainability-linked bonds. (Sustainability Linked Bonds) another set to stimulate the growth of the green bond market. as well as supporting the private sector and MSMEs to conduct environmentally friendly businesses. And lastly Promoting multilateral cooperation Create opportunities to work together, cooperate, and share knowledge. and stimulate the creation of innovations for the welfare of the people. Working together under the BRI and creating cooperation for sustainable, inclusive and equitable growth for all,” the Prime Minister said.
The High-Level Forum was divided into three topics: Green, Connectivity, and Digital, which were held in parallel. The Prime Minister gave a statement on the topic of Green, which was attended by Mr. Han Zheng, Vice President of China. Chairing the meeting and there were leaders from many countries jointly giving statements.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency