Thanakon Sukuman

Thanakon is a dedicated researcher with a strong interest in climate finance. He has accumulated experience as a consultant at the Asian Development Bank and as a CIF fellow with the World Bank. Currently he is a PhD student at Kyoto University, conducting research using the Asia-Pacific Integrated Model (AIM) to analyze policies and assess the socioeconomic impacts of climate change.

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Global Climate Finance Under Threat: What U.S. Aid Cuts Could Mean for Thailand

The Trump administration’s recent decision to rescind $4 billion in U.S. pledges to the United Nations’ Green Climate Fund (GCF) has sent shockwaves through the global climate finance community. This move, coupled with significant cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), threatens to reduce global climate finance by nearly 10%, a substantial setback […]

ByThanakon SukumanOn10/04/25

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Learning from the Green Bond Experience: Successes and Pitfalls

Article by: Thanakon Sukuman Green bonds have become a powerful financial instrument in the global fight against climate change, yet not all deliver on their promises. Despite global green bond issuance reaching a record $269.5 billion in 2020, concerns over greenwashing—where financial instruments claim environmental benefits without real impact—continue to grow. Understanding the difference between […]

ByThanakon SukumanOn04/03/25