CIFAL Bangkok

Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) to be held in Hua Hin, Thailand, from 01 – 05 December 2025.

—This training is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to operate safely and effectively in high-risk environments.

Registration is now open. Early bird discount is available until 07 November 2025.

[For further information or registration, please contact: [email protected]]

🌟 Exciting News! 🌍
We’re proud to share that CIFAL Bangkok is among the official partners of the upcoming 4th International Conference for Governance and Development (ICGD4)! 🎉
We join an incredible lineup of institutions and organizations committed to governance for impact, global citizenship, and community empowerment.
👏 Huge thanks to the organizing teams from the UPLB College of Public Affairs and Development and the Kasetsart University for bringing us all together!
We can’t wait to connect, learn, and grow with fellow changemakers from across the region and beyond.

We’re thrilled to introduce our growing list of ICGD4 partners and sponsors! 🙌 As of June 16, 2025, these are some of the amazing organizations that have joined us in making ICGD4 a success. 💡

📌Philippine Association of Agri-vironment Educators and Entrepreneurs, Inc.
📌Philippine Extension and Advisory Services Network, Inc.-phileasnet
📌Mindanao State University
📌SEARCA
📌CIFAL Bangkok
📌Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
📌DOST PCAARRD
📌Asia Pacific Association of Educators in Agriculture and Environment (APEAEN)
📌Philippine Airlines

The ICGD4 or 4th International Conference for Governance and Development is organized by the UPLB College of Public Affairs and Development and the Kasetsart University, with the theme “Governance for Impact: Championing Global Citizenship and Empowering Communities.” It’s happening on July 31–August 2, 2025 at Kasetsart University, Bangkhen Campus, Thailand, with pre-conference workshops on July 30.

✨ The list is still growing! Interested in partnering or sponsoring? Email us at [email protected] to learn more about our sponsorship packages.

For more information, browse our webpage at: cpaf.uplb.edu.ph/icgd4

Water scarcity is a critical global challenge. Join us at "STREAMS OF CHANGE: WATER SCARCITY SOLUTIONS: MANAGING DROUGHT RISKS", an important online event to explore innovative solutions and strategies for managing drought risks.

This event is jointly organized by the UNITAR Global Water Academy, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) CIFAL Bangkok, and the Global Water & Sanitation Center at the Asian Institute of Technology.

Join our Director, Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, and other global experts this 21–22 May for two impactful sessions on inclusive menstrual health and hygiene.

Let's celebrate Global Water Day together!

CIFAL Bangkok would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners and participants for their invaluable support in making this event a success. Let us continue to embrace the spirit of humanity and feminism as we work together towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals 5, 10, and 17 through proactive actions.

To our female and non-binary friends, and our male allies who always stand with us in advancing Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion. We warmly welcome you to set aside some time this Friday to celebrate the milestones we’ve achieved in building a more just and equitable society. Together, let’s reflect on our progress, share our experiences, and explore what more we can do to create a peaceful, inclusive, and loving world for all. Your voice matters. Your presence counts. Let’s unite to inspire change and drive meaningful action!

Join us for the International Women’s Day celebration hosted by United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)’s CIFAL Bangkok, GWSC at Asian Institute of Technology, AIT Student Union, and AIT Gender and Development Studies, under the theme ‘Accelerating GEDSI Action Beyond Asia through SDG17: Partnerships for Goals.’

Let's hear from:
Dr. Chi Huyen Truong (ICIMOD HUC)
Dr. Hom Gartaula (IRRI)
Dr. Nada Ahmed (EMPHNET)
Ms. Tingting Chen (UNESCAP)

Event Details:
March 7, 5:00 to 6:00 PM UTC/GMT+7
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ku5Ov72TTGa5W5cCFze7NA

CIFAL Bangkok is happy to announce the Sustainable Leadership in Crisis in 2025! For more information, please visit UNITAR official website: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/cifal-bangkok-sustainable-leadership-crisis

CIFAL Bangkok , in collaboration with AIT Extension and the Human Development Forum Foundation, presents a new training course on "Sustainable Leadership in Crisis."

➡️ This initiative aims to increase participants' awareness and adeptness in handling crises in business operations and daily life. The training adheres closely to international regulations and considers best practices.

📋 Focus points are situational awareness, risk mapping, and developing risk mitigation strategies tailored for leaders facing various crisis scenarios.

Participants will learn, during four days of onsite training, to increase theoretical knowledge and develop the necessary skills and confidence to navigate and respond to challenges in crises effectively.

🗓️ 6-9 May
📍 Lancaster Hotel, Bangkok
💲 Training Fee: 1,550 USD per person
🎓 Successful participants will receive UNITAR and Aite Certificates.
📧 For further information, please email [email protected]

🔗 To register for the training, visit the website: https://hdff.org/registration/

On January 29, 2025, the Director of CIFAL Bangkok, Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, was honored to join the "Connect & Conserve 2025" sustainability awareness workshop, organized by the Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). As the Guest of Honor, he delivered the opening remarks, sharing his vision for sustainability and the role of education in driving sustainable development.

This highly immersive event featured engaging activities, including a Sustainability Debate Competition, presentations on AIT's sustainability initiatives, contributions from the Student Union to campus sustainability, an SDG Games Fair, and valuable networking opportunities.

CIFAL Bangkok was proud to collaborate with OSC in fostering awareness and enhancing participants' skills in advancing sustainability at AIT and beyond.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Sireesha Bantu, Director of the Office of Sustainable Campus, for the kind invitation to this meaningful event and look forward to future collaborations!

We're excited to share our latest milestone in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the ASEAN Secretariat! 🎉

From 15-16 January 2025, our Director, Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, represented CIFAL Bangkok at the Workshop and Training on Accessing Climate Finance in ASEAN, held in the beautiful city of Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.

Together with the ASEAN Member States, we collaborated to develop a comprehensive program proposal aimed at unlocking opportunities through the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering sustainable development and climate resilience across the region. 🌿

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive impactful change! 💡