Bangkok, Thailand — The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) of Thailand and France’s Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) have signed a renewed five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their commitment to advancing scientific research and education to address pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
Signed today at Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the MoU (2025–2030) sets the stage for deeper collaboration in biodiversity research, carbon storage, and immersive environmental education—building on the success of joint programs initiated since 2017.