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The United Nations (UN) in Thailand, with the support of the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), has introduced to the public the Thai SDG Micro-Primer: My learning journey to contributing to Thailand's sustainable future, at Bangkok's . 

The SDG microlearning is the UN in Thailand's innovative initiative for today's fast-paced, digital-first learning environment, with the aim of reaching digital-native youth through a mobile-centric, dynamic format akin to those of leading digital platforms. 

As Thailand's premier platform for sustainable solutions, the Sustainable Expo 2023, which ran this year from 29 September to 8 October, boasts collaborations from over 100 international entities and insights from 150 global experts. Mirroring the transformative nature of the SDGs, the Expo features actionable, tangible pathways towards sustainable living, as evidenced by last year's significant turnout of 100,000 in-person attendees during many concurrent global challenges. 

With the UN 2023 SDG Summit having just taken place in September, the 2030 Agenda's message resonates louder than ever: the SDGs stand as a collective vision for a balanced and prosperous world.   

Patrick van Weerelt, Head, UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, has stated, 

‘Young people are instrumental contributors to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Staff College is pleased to collaborate with the UN in Thailand on the launch of this crucial initiative targeted at Thai youth. Our common objective is to ensure the global ambitions set in the Agenda resonate with all.’ 

This interactive learning platform provides Thailand-specific challenges and solutions, merging education with actionable insights. While the course is directed to Thai university students, professors, development practitioners, civil society organizations, and youth groups can also readily benefit from the learning. Inspired by contemporary digital platforms, the microlearning initiative delves into the intricate interconnection between SDGs and Thailand's national developmental objectives. The primary areas of focus include ocean plastics, air pollution, and education inequality.

UN Resident Coordinator of Thailand, Gita Sabharwal, encapsulated the vision aptly: ‘The SDGs thrive on partnership. Civil society organizations, youth, communities, businesses, and the financial sector are the mosaic pieces of this global picture. We invite you to delve into this learning journey, understanding the challenges and your unique role in sculpting a sustainable future. Together, we champion the SDGs.’

Ms Soohyun Kim, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok, added, ‘With the 2030 Agenda at midpoint, it is imperative that we take urgent and accelerated action to put the SDGs back on track. No player, including the United Nations, can accomplish this alone. Young people are pivotal in shaping a sustainable future. UNESCO is proud to support Thailand’s youth in becoming SDG Champions. Together with our UN partners, we are pleased to jointly launch the SDG primer aimed at inspiring young people and mobilizing collective action toward achieving the SDGs.’ 

For further details on the Thai SDG Micro-Primer, visit:

To learn more about sustainable development strategies and initiatives in Thailand: rco-th(at)un.org. 

For tailored microlearning solutions centered on sustainable development: sustainable-development(at)unssc.org.

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