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Astra Academy Becomes Thailand’s First Certified Eco-School

Dr. Chayanan Phakdeechit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, presents a certificate of recognition to Astra Academy International School, the first international school to be certified as an Eco-School, at the SX Sustainability Expo 2025 SX Kids Zone, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, on October 3, 2025.

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recognized Astra Academy International School as Thailand’s first certified international Eco-School, highlighting the institution’s commitment to sustainability education.

Dr. Chayanan Phakdeechit, Permanent Secretary of MNRE, presented the certification to Astra Academy at the SX Sustainability Expo 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Thursday. The ceremony took place in the SX Kids Zone before ministry officials, school leaders, students, and parents.

The Department of Climate Change and Environment supported the school’s development under the Eco-School framework. Astra Academy showcased its Sustainable Schools Project, which promotes environmental awareness among students, and its student-led program “Leading Sustainability in Action,” a global platform for young people to exchange sustainability ideas with international peers.

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The recognition establishes Astra Academy as a model for integrating environmental education with youth leadership development, aligning student learning with climate action and resource conservation goals.

The SX Sustainability Expo runs through October 5.