Thailand Launches Youth Climate Council to Drive Net Zero Goals
The Department of Climate Change and Environment and UNICEF Thailand have officially launched the Thailand Youth Climate Council (TYCC) to empower young people in national climate action.
On October 26, 2026, the Department of Climate Change and Environment (CCE) partnered with UNICEF Thailand to host the official launch event for the Thailand Youth Climate Council (TYCC). The initiative aims to transition young people from being passive recipients of climate impacts to active partners in developing climate solutions at both national and international levels.
Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Director-General of the CCE, presided over the event, emphasizing the government's commitment to integrating youth perspectives into climate policy. Severine Leonardi, Deputy Representative of UNICEF Thailand, highlighted the importance of 'meaningful youth participation' in driving sustainable environmental change. The event brought together over 160 representatives from government agencies, the private sector, and youth climate networks.
For residents and visitors, this development signals a growing institutional focus on environmental sustainability and youth-led advocacy in Thailand. While the launch establishes a formal framework for youth engagement, the specific long-term projects and policy outcomes resulting from the TYCC remain to be seen. The council is expected to serve as a platform for future climate-related initiatives, though further details regarding how the public can engage with or support these specific youth-led programs have yet to be fully detailed by the organizers.
