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🚀 Kicking Off the Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia Conference! 🔴 Join us live 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPtfX2xn We are excited to open CSERA 2025 with a powerful discussion on “The Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment: Redefining Corporate Engagement.” In today’s world, businesses play a crucial role in ensuring environmental rights are protected and upheld. This opening session brings together leading voices from government, business, and civil society to explore how corporate actors can take meaningful action to safeguard the right to a sustainable environment. Welcome Remarks by: ✅ Andreas Roettger – Delegation of the European Union to Thailand ✅ Pornanong Budsaratragoon – Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand ✅ Rizwana Syeda – Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of Bangladesh ✅ Gerd Trogemann – UNDP Featured Speakers: 🎤 Umavathni V.  – AICHR 🎤 Kuanruthai Siripatthanakosol – UN Global Compact Network Thailand 🎤 Lucia Balogová – EU Delegation to Thailand 🎤 Athirah Azlan – UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office’s Young People’s Action Team 🎤 Aparna Basnyat – UNDP Join us as we set the stage for a critical conversation on corporate responsibility, environmental rights, and sustainability in Asia! The Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia conference is organized by UNDP in Asia and the Pacific in partnership with the European Union, UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific and IUCN Asia . 📍 Learn more about the conference: www.cserasia.com #CSERA #EnvironmentalRights #BizHumanRights #Sustainability #CorporateEngagement #AccessToRemedy Belinda Hlatshwayo Aparna Basnyat Harpreet Kaur Livio Sarandrea Elin Gidlöf Romain Sibille Karla Parra Corrêa Georgina Lloyd Wei Hsien Lee Pornrutai Chotvijit Rattanaluk (Lot) Tungjiewlee Vidhi Mago Suparerk Wesarat Charis Smuthkochorn

If you are in Bangkok tomorrow, and care about Air Pollution, join me for this action-driven panel at #CSERA: With air pollution threatening public health, livelihoods, and economies, 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱. Join us at #CSERA for a critical discussion on how corporate responsibility 📊, meaningful stakeholder engagement 💬, policy solutions 🏛️ , and transboundary collaboration 🤝 can drive impactful solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Featuring insights from: 🔹 Joseph Jackson Ngo Hong, Managing Director, Bosch Thailand and Laos 🔹 Anouj Mehta, Country Director, Thailand Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank (ADB) 🔹 Asim J., Country Programme Lead, Fair Finance Pakistan 🔹 Siwaporn Rungsiyanon, Specialized Expert on Air Quality and Noise Management, Inspector, Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand 🔹 Prof. Dr. Kanongnij Sribuaiam, Environmental Lawyer – Law Faculty, Chulalongkorn University, Co-Founder Clean Air Network - Thailand Moderated by (myself 🤗) 🔹 Aafreen Siddiqui Sherwani, Regional Engagement Lead, UNDP 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dMcPpkBt Don't miss the opportunity to join the Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia Conference - held in partnership with the European Union, UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific and IUCN Asia . Register now 👉 www.cserasia.com #RightToCleanAir #AirQuality #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #CSERA2025 #BizHumanRights UNDP B+HR UNDP in Asia and the Pacific Harpreet Kaur Belinda Hlatshwayo Aparna Basnyat Vidhi M. Alex Oprunenco Asian Development Bank (ADB) Bosch Thailand Pollution Control Department Thailand Thailand Clean Air Network Our Common Air

📣 The wait is over! #CSERA 2025 kicks off tomorrow in Bangkok! After months of preparation, we're just hours ⏱️ away from welcoming you to the Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia Conference 2025! Together with our partners – the European Union, UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific and IUCN Asia – we've packed these two days (March 18-19) with meaningful conversations about moving beyond disclosures to real action. You'll connect with fellow business leaders, policymakers, and civil society representatives who are tackling Asia's most pressing environmental and human rights challenges. Register now 👉 www.cserasia.com Can't join us in person at the UN Conference Centre? Follow #CSERA for updates, key takeaways, and highlights. See you tomorrow! #CorporateSustainability #EnvironmentalRights #StakeholderEngagement #BizHumanRights

⏳ Happening next week at #CSERA 🌏 As Asia undergoes a double transition – toward renewable energy and AI-driven automation – businesses, policymakers, and investors must act to ensure workers and communities aren’t left behind. 📢 Join Lars Svensson (Midsummer AB), Hsin Hsuan Sun (Environmental Rights Foundation), Tony Widjarnarso (World Benchmarking Alliance), Elizabeth Wu 邬智清 (International Economic Lawyer), and Aparna Basnyat (UNDP in Asia and the Pacific) for a solutions-driven discussion on how to: ✅ Secure green finance to support an inclusive and just transition ✅ Align economic transformation with human rights and worker protections ✅ Turn the shift toward green industries and digitalization into a competitive advantage 📅 18 March 2025 | 11:00 - 12:30 ICT 📍 UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand Don’t miss this important conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/ginX9Qjt #JustTransition #FutureOfWork #SustainableBusiness #GreenFinance #HumanRights #AI #CSERA Livio Sarandrea Belinda Hlatshwayo Harpreet Kaur Tarinee (Pinny) Suravoranon Mehruna Chowdhury, PhD Sagita A. Jehan Wan Aziz Ariunaa Tumurtogoo Sabina Stein Dženeta Mulabegović Rattanaluk (Lot) Tungjiewlee Vidhi Mago Charis Smuthkochorn Amy Sellmyer Suparerk Wesarat Akiko SATO Ha Phung Olga Nilova Elin Gidlöf Georgina Lloyd Romain Sibille

ESG adoption in Asia is accelerating 📈 , with 89% of leading corporations filing reports in 2022. But as standards evolve and expectations rise, how can we ensure ESG drives real progress rather than becoming a box-ticking exercise? 💡 Join this fast-paced speed panel at #CSERA featuring insights from experts and business leaders navigating the intersection of policy, reporting, and action:
 🔹 Eugene Wong | Sustainable Finance Institute Asia
 🔹 Verónica Zubía | United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
 🔹 Hsin-Yu (Cynthia) Wang | BSR
 🔹 Disha Shetty | Tolaram 📅 19 March 2025 | 13:30 - 15:00 ICT
 📍 UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand 🔗 Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ge6vjuMF #ESG #SustainableFinance #CorporateSustainability #BizHumanRights Livio Sarandrea Belinda Hlatshwayo Aparna Basnyat Harpreet Kaur Tarinee (Pinny) Suravoranon Mehruna Chowdhury, PhD Sagita A. Jehan Wan Aziz Ariunaa Tumurtogoo Sabina Stein Dženeta Mulabegović Rattanaluk (Lot) Tungjiewlee Vidhi Mago Charis Smuthkochorn Amy Sellmyer Suparerk Wesarat Akiko SATO Ha Phung Olga Nilova Elin Gidlöf

✨ This International Women’s Day, let’s talk about gender equality in corporate action for climate and nature. Climate change isn’t gender-neutral – and neither should corporate sustainability be. How can businesses integrate diverse perspectives into their climate and nature strategies to drive resilience, stronger due diligence, and lasting environmental impact? At #CSERA, we're bringing together investors, businesses, and civil society to explore: ✅ How emerging regulations are shaping gender-responsive business practices ✅ The role of women’s leadership in climate and nature strategies ✅ Practical steps for embedding gender equality in due diligence and elevating voices from climate-vulnerable communities 📢 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Join us for the session Driving Corporate Action on Climate and Nature through Gender Equality, featuring: 🔹 Natasha Garcha | Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) 🔹 Baigalmaa Shurka | Women’s Association of Mineral Resources 🔹 Jyotiraj Patra | Simavi 🔹 Anh Nguyen (Hong Anh) | Youth Advocate 🔹 Mrinalini Rai | Women4Biodiversity 📅 18 March 2025 | 15:30 - 17:00 ICT 📍 UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPHE9RaP The Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia conference is organized by UNDP in Asia and the Pacific in partnership with the European Union, UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific and IUCN Asia . Register now 👉 www.cserasia.com #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #SustainableBusiness #ClimateAction #BizHumanRights Belinda Hlatshwayo Aparna Basnyat Harpreet Kaur Livio Sarandrea Ariunaa Tumurtogoo Elin Gidlöf Romain Sibille Karla Parra Corrêa Georgina Lloyd Wei Hsien Lee Pornrutai Chotvijit Rattanaluk (Lot) Tungjiewlee Vidhi Mago Suparerk Wesarat Charis Smuthkochorn

🔦 Speaker Spotlight 🔦 We're excited to welcome Joseph Jackson Ngo Hong, Managing Director of Bosch Thailand and Laos, to the upcoming #CSERA session on 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀. With extensive experience across Bosch's global operations in mobility, sales, and business development, Joseph brings valuable industry perspective on sustainable practices. As Vice President of the Thai European Business Association (TEBA), he also offers unique insights on cross-regional collaboration for environmental solutions. 📅 Join us March 18-19 in Bangkok to learn how industry leaders like Joseph are tackling clean air challenges through innovative corporate practices and cross-border collaboration. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMcPpkBt Organized by UNDP in Asia and the Pacific in partnership with the European Union, UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific and IUCN Asia #RightToCleanAir #AirQuality #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #BizHumanRights

🚀 Young changemakers are setting new expectations for corporate action – challenging businesses to integrate sustainability 🌱, strengthen human rights due diligence ⚖️, and form meaningful partnerships 🤝 for long-term impact. At #CSERA 2025, Meenal Tatpati (IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Tomo Hamakawa (Earth Company), Amira Bilqis (Youth for Energy Southeast Asia (Y4E-SEA), and Rayhan Dudayev (Greenpeace) will explore how youth-led movements are reshaping corporate responsibility through grassroots activism, climate litigation, and digital advocacy. 💡 Make sure you're in the room for this critical discussion. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gwGezmr4 📅 19 March 2025 | 11:00 - 12:30 ICT 📍 UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand The Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia conference is organized by UNDP in Asia and the Pacific in partnership with the European Union, UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific and IUCN Asia . Register now 👉 www.cserasia.com Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) Movers Programme Belinda Hlatshwayo Aparna Basnyat Harpreet Kaur Livio Sarandrea Tarinee (Pinny) Suravoranon Jehan Wan Aziz Sagita A. Ariunaa Tumurtogoo Nusrat Khan Elin Gidlöf Romain Sibille Karla Parra Corrêa Georgina Lloyd Wei Hsien Lee Pornrutai Chotvijit Rattanaluk (Lot) Tungjiewlee Vidhi Mago Suparerk Wesarat Amy Sellmyer Charis Smuthkochorn #YouthLeadership #SustainableBusiness #CorporateAccountability #ClimateAction #BizHumanRights #ClimateLitigation

🚨 Modern slavery persists in global supply chains, financial systems, and labor markets, trapping millions in exploitation. Stronger regulations, financial sector engagement, and survivor-centered solutions are critical to dismantling these systems. At the 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Bangkok, over 100 stakeholders from government, business, and civil society came together to advance solutions. A key focus was the role of finance in tackling exploitation - an area where the Finance Against Slavery & Trafficking (FAST) Initiative, supported by the 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein government, is driving change. Key efforts include: ✔️ Strengthening financial regulations to mitigate modern slavery risks ✔️ Enhancing human rights due diligence through targeted training & innovative tools, such as the Connection & Risk Tool and Leverage Practice Matrix Modern slavery won’t be eliminated without systemic action. UNDP remains committed to working with partners across sectors to strengthen the financial sector's role in combating modern slavery. UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub #BusinessAndHumanRights #EndModernSlavery #UNDP #FASTInitiative

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 ↔️ 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴. Without meaningful engagement, corporate accountability risks becoming a missed opportunity rather than driving real impact. How can decision making be more transparent, participatory, and responsive to those most affected? What role do businesses, policymakers, and investors play in bridging the gap and ensuring engagement is more than just a process - but a shift in power? Join us at #CSERA for "The Trust Deficit: Reclaiming Power and Redefining the Table," featuring insights from experts, including Ghislaine Nadaud, who will share perspectives and real-world experiences on how businesses, investors, and policymakers can rebuild trust, foster meaningful engagement, and ensure decision-making processes are inclusive and accountable. 📅 Date: 19 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 - 10:30 ICT 📍 Location: UN Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand 🔗 Be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gmRK8XAe The Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Rights in Asia conference is held in partnership with the European Union, UN Environment Programme Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific and IUCN Asia . Register now 👉 www.cserasia.com Belinda Hlatshwayo Aparna Basnyat Harpreet Kaur Livio Sarandrea Tarinee (Pinny) Suravoranon Elin Gidlöf Romain Sibille Karla Parra Corrêa Georgina Lloyd Wei Hsien Lee Pornrutai Chotvijit Rattanaluk (Lot) Tungjiewlee Vidhi Mago Suparerk Wesarat Amy Sellmyer Charis Smuthkochorn Olga Nilova