NPU RSPG Coordination Center Holds the 2nd Subcommittee Meeting of 2026 for the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative

NPU RSPG Coordination Center Holds the 2nd Subcommittee Meeting of 2026 for the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative

On Friday, 14 August 2026, the RSPG Coordination Center of Nakhon Phanom University (NPU) convened the 2nd Subcommittee Meeting of 2026 for the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (RSPG). The meeting was held in a hybrid format at the 1st Floor Meeting Room, Research and Development Institute, and via Zoom Meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Korachai Pornlopatsarachakon, who led discussions on strategic planning and implementation in accordance with the RSPG Master Plan, ensuring that the university’s conservation activities effectively support the Royal Initiative while contributing to the university’s academic mission.

Key Agenda Items

Items for Acknowledgement

  • Progress report on NPU’s RSPG projects for Fiscal Year 2026
  • Report on the evaluation of RSPG project proposals for Fiscal Year 2027
  • Report on activities supported by the 2027 national government budget
  • Overview of RSPG project proposals for Fiscal Year 2028
  • Progress report on the Protected Forest Resource Survey Project under the RSPG initiative

Follow-up Agenda

  • Planning the university’s exhibition for the 9th Regional Conference and Exhibition on School Botanical Gardens and Local Resource Management, to be held at the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession International Convention Center, Prince of Songkla University

Agenda for Consideration

  • Operational guidelines for RSPG project proposals for Fiscal Years 2027–2028
  • The 2027 annual operational plan of the NPU RSPG Coordination Center

The meeting focused on strengthening the university’s role in plant genetic conservation, coordinating future projects, and advancing sustainable management of local biological resources under the Royal Initiative.