Speaker Information
Dr. Wijarn Simachaya
Keynote Speaker
President of Thailand Environment Institute, Acting Director of Environmental Network and Climate Change Program Thailand
DR. WIJARN SIMACHAYA is the current President of Thai Environment Institute (TEI), the Secretary-General of Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development (TBCSD), a Chairman of Circular Economy Sub-committee under Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model and a President of Thai Sustainable Consumption and Production Network. He also works with various public-private agencies and committees such as BCG Economy Model, Coastal and Marine Resources Administration Committee, Circular Economy Sub-Committee, National Water Resources Committee, Chairman of Board of Directors of Thailand Greenhouse Gas Organization, Chairman of Bio-based Economy Development Office (Public Organization) etc.
DR. SIMACHAYA served as several high ranking positions in the Ministry, including Director-General of the Pollution Control Department and Secretary-General of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning. His last position with government was the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment until his retirement. DR. SIMACHAYA holds 2 Bachelor’s degrees from Chiang Mai and Ramkhamhaeng Universities and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Kasetsart University. His highest degree is a Doctorate in Philosophy in Environmental Engineering from University of Guelph, Canada. He also received honorary doctoral degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Management and Environmental Education from 7 leading universities in Thailand.
