On March 11, 2026, at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Bangkok, Dr. Supat Wangwongwatana, Director of Hub of Talents on Air Pollution and Climate (HTAPC), participated in the Better Air Quality (BAQ) 2026 Conference. During the “Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy” session, which featured regional insights from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Dr. Supat presented on “Policy Levers for Clean Air and Clean Energy Transition.” He outlined policy strategies to enhance emission standards, strengthen regulatory enforcement, and utilize economic mechanisms to effectively facilitate the transition to clean energy.
The BAQ 2026 Conference highlighted that air pollution remains a critical challenge across the Asia-Pacific region, impacting public health, the economy, urban development, and climate change. The session emphasized the necessity of science-based data, robust monitoring systems, investment in clean energy and pollution control technologies, and international cooperation to accelerate the shift from policy commitments to concrete action. Dr. Supat’s participation underscores HTAPC’s pivotal role in bridging academic expertise with policy advocacy and reaffirms the importance of regional collaboration in achieving sustainable goals for clean air and clean energy.