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Thailand

At a Glance

The Asia Regional Mission serves Burma, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. 

Indeed, the region’s geography makes its population highly vulnerable to sea level rise and extreme weather events. Yet the region is also among the highest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions in the world. USAID is working with countries at regional and bilateral levels to accelerate investment in clean energy technologies and improve forest management. USAID also provides training, knowledge sharing and cooperation to facilitate the region’s transition to low emission development and help communities adapt to climate change.

Funding & Country Climate Context

USAID Regional Climate Change Funding (2020)

Total

$5 Million

Adaptation

$2 Million

Clean Energy

$1.5 Million

Sustainable Landscapes

$1.5 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2023)

69.7 Million

GHG Emissions Growth

1.01%

% Forested Area

32.2%

Average GHG Emissions Growth due to Deforestation

4.69%

EC-LEDS Partner Country

Yes

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