The document discusses the roles and operations of Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and its four national research centers. NSTDA was established in 1992 to coordinate scientific research between the public and private sectors to benefit national development. It oversees four national research centers focused on various technologies and also operates its own research centers. NSTDA applies strategies like balanced scorecards and competency-based management to maximize the scientific and technological abilities of its staff. The president expresses confidence that with NSTDA's forces, Thailand can advance science and technology for sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life.
The document outlines the European Union's climate change mitigation and adaptation plan. It discusses the threats of climate change, the EU's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, and the EU's policy and cooperation with partner countries to address climate change. The key aspects of the EU's policy include transitioning to a low-carbon economy through renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon pricing and trading, and technology development. The EU has implemented an Emissions Trading System and set economy-wide targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 through its integrated Climate Change and Energy Package.
The document discusses the roles and operations of Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and its four national research centers. NSTDA was established in 1992 to coordinate scientific research between the public and private sectors to benefit national development. It oversees four national research centers focused on various technologies and also operates its own research centers. NSTDA applies strategies like balanced scorecards and competency-based management to maximize the scientific and technological abilities of its staff. The president expresses confidence that with NSTDA's forces, Thailand can advance science and technology for sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life.
The document outlines the European Union's climate change mitigation and adaptation plan. It discusses the threats of climate change, the EU's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, and the EU's policy and cooperation with partner countries to address climate change. The key aspects of the EU's policy include transitioning to a low-carbon economy through renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon pricing and trading, and technology development. The EU has implemented an Emissions Trading System and set economy-wide targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 through its integrated Climate Change and Energy Package.