SEAMEO STEM-ED and Deloitte Thailand Host Green Campaign Sharing Session to Advance Youth Green Skills

On 24 November 2025, SEAMEO STEM-ED and Deloitte Thailand, in collaboration with Thai PBS and with the support of AI and Robotic Ventures (ARV), hosted The Green Campaign Sharing Session under the Deloitte Green Gen Initiative. Launched in January 2025, this initiative empowers Thai youth with STEM competencies and vital green skills, enabling them to drive the nation’s transition toward sustainability and advance Thailand’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The event welcomed more than 80 participants, including faculty members from four universities, and teachers and students from 10 schools across 8 provinces.

Building Sustainability Skills Through an 8-Month Learning Journey

The Deloitte Green Gen Initiative is strategically designed to equip educators and young learners with essential green skills and STEM competencies. Over the past 8 months, the project has delivered a series of capacity-building activities. In April 2025, a Professional Development (PD) Design Workshop introduced university lecturers to open-source science learning resources focused on sustainability, embedded within Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) instructional frameworks and supported by digital simulation and modelling tools such as SageModeler. In June 2025, a webinar led by professors from Chulalongkorn and Naresuan Universities explored 3D learning and CER-based science teaching strategies.

This was followed by a regional online session, the Green Education Sharing Session: “Green Education for a Sustainable World,” held on 28 August 2025, which brought together 127 participants from 7 ASEAN countries to discuss integrating global environmental policy, green workforce development, and project-based learning into school programmes. Another key activity, the Green Education Campaign Sharing held on 6 October 2025 in collaboration with Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and Moonshot Digital PR Agency, focused on strengthening creative public communication by linking STEM learning with storytelling and campaign design for sustainability.

The initiative localised learning modules addressing key environmental issues such as Water Quality, Wildfire and Flood Risks, and Climate Science. These modules were adopted by four partner universities—Chulalongkorn University, Naresuan University, Khon Kaen University, and Thaksin University—together with 10 partner schools for classroom implementation. From July to August 2025, students also received targeted mentoring as they developed and launched environmental campaigns in their schools and communities.

A Full Day of Hands-On Learning and Campaign Sharing

On 24 November, participants engaged in a full day of experiential learning. In the morning, teachers and students visited AI and Robotic Ventures (ARV), where the company shared its journey from the PTT Exploration and Production Robot Club, originally a small group of passionate engineers in 2013, to becoming a high-impact technology developer officially established in 2018. ARV presented its vision of delivering innovative air, land, and sea solutions powered by robotics, AI, and fully integrated platforms developed in-house. One of the key highlights of the session was a detailed walkthrough by ARV specialists on how their AI tools, robotics systems, and platforms are built through close collaboration across interdisciplinary teams, including UX/UI designers, software engineers, data engineers, and geospatial technology experts.

Another major highlight was the in-depth sharing from Varuna, where the team showcased its nature-based carbon credit ecosystem, forest-restoration drone technologies, and the Smart Forest Platform, designed for area assessment, monitoring and verification, and automated summary reporting. Participants also had the opportunity to try the platform’s “Smart Watcher” feature firsthand, experimenting with reporting and tagging areas directly via their phones. ARV further introduced its five portfolio companies—Rovula, Skyller, Varuna, Cariva, and Bedrock—each applying advanced technologies to enhance safety, efficiency, sustainability, and social impact. The visit reinforced ARV’s commitment to ESG through green procurement, responsible innovation, and technologies that align with global sustainability goals.

Later in the afternoon, the group visited Thai PBS, Thail Public Broadcasting Service. The Creative and Social Communication team provided in-depth insights into content development, production techniques, and strategies for creating impactful public-interest media. Students and teachers had the opportunity to learn directly from producers and creative specialists who shared their experience and practical tips that cannot typically be accessed elsewhere.

The programme officially opened with remarks from Dr Kessara Amornvuthivorn, Centre Director of SEAMEO STEM-ED, who emphasised the significance of the opportunity given to the students. She highlighted that participating in real-world learning experiences—visiting industry workplaces, engaging directly with experts, and seeing professional environments first-hand is something that does not come easily, and she encouraged students to make the most of this rare chance.

A Thai PBS representative, Wantipa Wongwaipanich, Executive Producer also welcomed participants, reaffirming Thai PBS’s role as a learning space dedicated to nurturing public knowledge. She shared that the Thai PBS creative team had prepared a rich hands-on programme to strengthen students’ media production skills, building on earlier online sessions some students had already attended. She encouraged students to apply these new skills not only in producing their campaigns but also in their daily lives and future contributions to society.

Dr Chodok Panyavaranant, Senior Manager of Growth at Deloitte Thailand, inspired students with reflections on resilience, learning, and long-term impact. He framed the Green Gen Initiative within Deloitte’s global WorldClass ambition, a programme that exemplifies how the organisation lives its purpose: “Making an impact that matters.” Deloitte’s WorldClass initiative supports the Sustainable Development Goals by expanding access to education and skills development, empowering students, teachers, and education leaders worldwide. It aims to impact 100 million people by 2030, focusing on skills such as digital literacy and job readiness, in partnership with educational organisations globally.

In a follow-up interview, Dr Chodok shared additional insights on why Deloitte chose to focus on sustainability education. He explained that combining sustainability with education allows students to apply knowledge practically while addressing urgent global climate challenges. He highlighted SEAMEO STEM-ED’s approach, which partners with universities and teachers to deliver structured modules and uses a “train-the-trainer” model to sustain impact. He noted that the programme’s active learning approach—where students apply knowledge through campaigns—helps embed sustainability mindsets as a “seed” for long-term development.

He also emphasised that teachers play a crucial role in ensuring students gain meaningful and practical understanding of sustainability. He encouraged the education sector to embrace sustainability as a central focus, integrating it into learning journeys that prepare students for future careers He added that even if student projects do not fully succeed, the learning and resilience gained are invaluable for personal growth and long-term impact.

Student Campaign Showcase

A key highlight of the event was seeing the students’ creative work come to life. It was rewarding to witness the energy, teamwork, and collaboration as students not only developed campaigns but also expressed their ideas, applied STEM knowledge to sustainability challenges, and learned to create innovations that aim to bring meaningful change to their schools and communities. The day provided them with a unique opportunity to put learning into practice and experience the value of collaboration and creative problem-solving.

The day concluded with a guided tour of the Thai PBS studios and production areas, offering students a behind-the-scenes look into the national public broadcasting infrastructure. Towards the end of the programme, Asst Prof Dr Burin Asavapibhop, Programme Manager, delivered closing remarks, congratulating students on their achievements and highlighting the practical skills they gained through the project.

The full-day programme provided meaningful learning opportunities, hands-on experiences, and inspiration for youth committed to environmental action. SEAMEO STEM-ED and Deloitte Thailand will continue to share student innovations and campaign outputs in upcoming updates. Readers are invited to stay connected through our platforms for future highlights and stories from the Deloitte Green Gen Initiative.