King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) commits to developing and sharing a comprehensive Climate Action Plan that aligns with local governmental and community stakeholders. The plan outlines climate-change mitigation, adaptation, resilience strategies, and targets for greenhouse-gas reduction.
1. Climate Action Plan Shared with Local Government and Community Groups
King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) has established a Climate Action Plan that serves as a framework for achieving a low-carbon and climate-resilient university. The plan integrates climate mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability initiatives—covering energy management, waste reduction, green mobility, and campus greening. KMUTNB collaborates closely with local government agencies, such as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Prachinburi Provincial Office, as well as with community groups to share data, technical expertise, and best practices. Joint activities include climate awareness workshops, sustainable infrastructure development, and regional climate resilience planning. The International Forum on Climate Action and Sustainovation, hosted by TGGS, further reflects KMUTNB’s commitment to multi-stakeholder climate collaboration.
2. Co-operative Planning for Climate Change Disasters
KMUTNB actively participates in cooperative disaster planning initiatives with local and regional government bodies to address the risks posed by climate change, including flooding, drought, and urban heat. The university contributes technical research, environmental modeling, and engineering solutions to local disaster management plans. Academic experts from KMUTNB work with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and provincial authorities to develop disaster preparedness strategies, evacuation planning, and infrastructure resilience measures. Through student and faculty engagement, KMUTNB also supports simulation drills and risk communication training to enhance community readiness and reduce vulnerability in climate-related emergencies.
3. Support for Local Government in Climate Disaster Early Warning and Monitoring
KMUTNB provides technical support and research collaboration to local and regional authorities in developing early warning systems and risk monitoring networks for climate-related disasters. The university’s research centers—such as the Center of Advanced Technology for Renewable Energy (CATRE)—contribute to climate data analysis, real-time environmental monitoring, and predictive modeling of extreme weather events. KMUTNB’s engineering and IT experts assist in designing sensor systems and digital tools that improve local governments’ ability to monitor rainfall, temperature, and air quality. Public workshops and capacity-building programs are organized to help officials and communities interpret early warning data effectively and respond promptly to potential risks.
4. Environmental Education and Collaboration with NGOs on Climate Adaptation
KMUTNB collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to enhance community-based environmental education and climate adaptation efforts. The university partners with NGOs such as the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) and local sustainability networks to deliver joint projects focusing on community resilience, waste reduction, and green innovation. Activities include climate education campaigns, school outreach programs, and participatory workshops promoting adaptation strategies such as sustainable agriculture, water management, and ecosystem restoration. These collaborations aim to integrate academic knowledge with community practices, empowering local populations to respond effectively to climate challenges while fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable living.
For example:
- KMUTNB’s Institute for Technical Education Development (ITED) has published a roadmap of collaborative actions with municipal agencies and community organisations to implement low-carbon initiatives and climate adaptation measures on campus and in neighbouring districts. (Source: ITED KMUTNB)
- International Forum on Climate Action and Sustainovation
- On 28 November 2024, Sirindhorn International Thai‑German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok convened the “International Forum on Climate Action and Sustainovation,” bringing together government agencies, private-sector representatives, community organizations, and academia to exchange knowledge and innovations on low-carbon pathways, sustainable urban development and inclusive governance for the climate crisis. The forum underscored the university’s role in working in partnership with local government and civil society to co-design strategies for adaptation, mitigation, and Net-Zero transition—thereby serving as a concrete demonstration of a shared climate action plan extending beyond campus boundaries. (https://catre.cpe.tggs.kmutnb.ac.th/international-forum-on-climate-action-and-sustainovation/)