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At the 2025 Chiang Mai University Executive Seminar
\nOn May 24, 2025, the Energy Research and Development Institute (ERDI-CMU) participated in the 2025 Chiang Mai University Executive Seminar. This event aimed to enhance understanding and unite efforts at all levels of the organization to drive the Action Plan (AP) in line with the university’s development goals across five key dimensions.
\nUnder the theme “Carbon Neutrality: The Power to Change the Future of Universities,” ERDI-CMU organized a knowledge exchange event to showcase the role of energy and environmental agencies in supporting the university’s path to carbon neutrality. The event was divided into three main parts:<\/p>\n

Special Talk
\nAssoc. Prof. Prasert Rerkriangkrai, Vice President of Chiang Mai University, shared the vision and approach to CMU Carbon Neutrality within the context of the five AP areas and invited all levels of agencies to participate in the transition to a sustainable green university.<\/p>\n

Showcase & Idea Connection<\/p>\n

Presentation of the implementation of four prototype projects:<\/p>\n

Solar Rooftop and Waste Management<\/p>\n

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ittichai Preechawuttipong
\nCarbon Event and Landscape 2 by Asst. Prof. Dr. Natthani Worayot
\nreflected on the design, actual operations, and outcomes that can be extended to the university level.
\nDiscussion & Roadmap Design
\nA workshop led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sirichai Khamdee-lert, Director of the Institute, and his team, along with university administrators and personnel, brainstormed and designed approaches to drive carbon emission reduction through key issues:
\nUsing the ECI for assessment,
\nPromoting clean energy within the organization,
\nStudent and community participation,
\nand systematic roadmap development.
\nThe entire event was moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Saohrit Nitiyawattana, Deputy Director of ERDI, in an open and friendly atmosphere.
\nThis ERDI-CMU participation not only supported Chiang Mai University’s policies but also demonstrated the power of collaboration to create real change towards the goal of a sustainable Carbon Neutral University in the near future.<\/p>\n

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