August 25, 2025, the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), through its Office of International Affairs under the International Relations and Corporate Communication Division, led a group of NIDA students to participate in the 5th International Forum on Low Carbon Cities, organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The forum was held at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok under the overarching themes:
- Policy and Governance: Shaping Low-Carbon Urban Futures in Aging and Densifying Societies
- Innovations and Technologies: Sustainable Solutions for Cities in Changing Demographic and Urban Lifestyles
- Partnerships and Implementation: Collaborative Approaches to Enabling Inclusive, Climate-Resilient City Development
The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. Hirohito Toda, Deputy Executive Secretary for Partnerships and Coordination, who delivered the keynote address to formally inaugurate the event.
