During 18–22 May 2026, the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), organized the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) on “The ASEAN Inclusive Programme on Ambitious Climate Action through International Market-Based Approaches (Batch 2)” under the framework of Thailand–Japan cooperation. The programme was implemented by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization.

The programme aimed to strengthen the capacities of ASEAN countries in addressing climate change, particularly by enhancing knowledge and understanding of international cooperation approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, carbon market mechanisms, and inclusive and transparent climate action approaches suited to the ASEAN context. The training also promoted regional knowledge exchange, institutional cooperation, and dialogue among ASEAN partners to support the transition towards low-carbon and sustainable development pathways.

The programme brought together 22 participants from Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Timor-Leste. Throughout the programme, participants engaged in lectures, interactive workshops, and a study visit to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Learning Center (Headquarters), where they explored topics including EGAT’s journey towards carbon neutrality, electricity management in ASEAN countries, and renewable energy development. The programme also served as an important platform for strengthening regional networks and advancing climate cooperation across ASEAN.