Thailand Risks Forum

The Global Risks Forum – National Engagement Series: Thailand is an annual, hybrid-format initiative organized by NWG Thailand, a fully independent network of national and international experts. Operating without political affiliation or governmental oversight, NWG Thailand facilitates a nonpartisan platform for advancing disaster risk reduction (DRR), disaster risk finance (DRF), and disaster risk intelligence (DRI) through inclusive, evidence-based, and tech-enabled dialogue.

This national forum is part of a globally coordinated initiative led by the Global Risks Alliance (GRA) and the Global Risks Forum (GRF) to build anticipatory, systems-level resilience. It convenes actors across the quintuple helix—including academia, civil society, private sector, international partners, and government (as stakeholders only)—to co-create solutions for complex and emerging risks.

Strategic Purpose

The Thailand edition is designed to:

• Explore integrated approaches to climate risks, public health crises, and urban vulnerabilities across regions such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the Mekong basin;
• Strengthen regional preparedness through participatory policy design and simulation-based scenario planning;
• Advance financial resilience through smart contracts, parametric instruments, and community-based risk pooling;
• Foster cross-cultural, intergenerational dialogue—connecting Indigenous, scientific, and youth knowledge systems.

The forum prioritizes practical collaboration, aiming to develop actionable frameworks, localized innovations, and inclusive governance models grounded in Thailand’s unique socio-ecological landscape.

Governance and Participation

NWG Thailand is fully autonomous and aligned with the strategic and ethical principles of the GRA and GRF. It is not affiliated with, funded by, or accountable to any political entity or government body, ensuring the scientific neutrality and integrity of all discussions and outputs.

Participation is open to scholars, financial actors, local authorities, civil society organizations, Indigenous networks, and international development partners. The event encourages interdisciplinary learning, south-south cooperation, and place-based systems innovation.

Join the Movement

We invite researchers, policymakers, urban designers, youth advocates, technologists, and community leaders to participate in the Global Risks Forum – Thailand Series as co-creators, speakers, or institutional partners. Join a global alliance of changemakers working to build resilient futures—rooted in local knowledge, powered by technology, and connected through global solidarity.