The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in collaboration with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), organized a capacity-building workshop under the theme “Empowering Green Growth in Thailand: The Role of Thematic Bonds and Transition Finance,” to enhance knowledge and understanding of sustainability-themed bonds and transition finance for government and private sectors, financial institutions and stakeholders in the capital market. On this occasion, Mr. Tayakorn Jitrakuldhacha, SEC Director of the Bond Department, gave a presentation on “SEC’s Role in Fostering Growth in Thematic Bonds and Transition Finance,” highlighting the capital market’s crucial role in directing capital towards businesses that focus on environmental protection and sustainability. The SEC also prioritizes enhancing the capital market ecosystem for sustainability by developing disclosure rules, promoting financial products for sustainability and transition, encouraging investment in sustainable initiatives, and supporting private sector participation in advancing climate change goals and national sustainability. 

Additionally, the seminar featured special talks by international experts including Mr. Paul Chahine from Luxembourg Stock Exchange, Mr. Eugene Wong from Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA), Ms. Shirley Lui from S&P Global Ratings, and Ms. Sirinart Amornthum, Senior Vice President, Research and Development Department, the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA). The main focuses included sustainable development of global capital markets, the principles and key components of Green Bonds, Social Bonds, Sustainability Bonds (GSSB) and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLB). The seminar also covered the concept of Transition Finance, which plays a crucial role in supporting businesses in high greenhouse gas-emitting industries (Hard-to-Abate Sectors) to transition toward sustainability. The event took place in Bangkok during 13 -14 February 2025.