17 September 2024, Chiang Mai – The APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF) collaborated with the APEC Research Center for Advanced Biohydrogen Technology (APEC-ACABT) to host the Policy Dialogue: Green Technologies Outlook at the Kantary Hills Hotel in Chiang Mai. The event brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss future green technologies and strategies for achieving a sustainable APEC economy by 2050.

The event featured foresight tools, including a group brainstorm session utilizing the Future Triangle, to explore emerging trends and challenges in the green technology landscape.

Participants engaged in policy discussions, which culminated in the development of key policy recommendations. These recommendations aim to support APEC economies in adopting and advancing green technologies to foster sustainable growth and environmental resilience.

In the closing session, Dr. Surachai Sathitkunarat, Executive APEC CTF and Prof. Dr. Shu-Yii Wu, CEO of APEC-ACABT, shared their vision for achieving a green economy in APEC by 2050. Both leaders emphasized the importance of collaborative initiatives like Green Synergy Solutions as essential to ensuring a sustainable future for the region.

Srichattra Chaivongvilan – Correspondent