Thailand country climate and development report

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Thailand offers a strategic playbook to support climate action in Thailand, complementing existing national plans. Thailand’s climate and development goals are mutually reinforcing. To achieve its high-income aspirations, Thailand must move swiftly to address the physical and transition risks posed by climate change and to seize the opportunities associated with the global shift toward sustainability.

While the costs of required investments are substantial, the costs and risks of inaction are much higher. The CCDR assesses physical risks to the economy, including the impacts of floods, droughts, heat stress, and other climate-related disasters, as well as the potential consequences for trade and private sector activity if progress on emissions reduction falls short. The report outlines concrete actions to help Thailand adapt to the impacts of climate change, reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and take advantage of green growth opportunities, particularly in sectors where Thailand already holds comparative advantages.