Prof. Dr. Sompong Klaynongsruang, Presidentof TSRI said, the GRC Meeting 2026 has become crucial push forward the international cooperation for the science, research and innovation (SRI) strategy and plan.
GRC highlights the importance of global collaboration in advancing research, innovation, and sustainable solutions for our shared future under the theme called “Open Science” and “Research for Sustainable Communities”
She said the global challenges the climate change that connecting with the food security, energy, agriculture, healthcare and quality of life.
Prof. Dr. Alejandro Adem, chair of the GRC’s Governing Board and President of NSERC said that the GRC aims to promote multilateral research collaboration to strengthen research systems worldwide. He emphasized that science remains a neutral platform that enables countries to work together, even in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The meeting concluded with the endorsement of the Statements of Principles on Open Science and on Research for Sustainable Communities, which will serve as an important framework for future research collaboration.
For Thailand, the GRC 2026 platform was not only an opportunity to exchange global research directions, but also a reflection that research rooted in local knowledge and community needs can be further developed into meaningful contributions to grassroots economies, quality of life, and sustainability.
The next challenge is to ensure that “Open Science” and “Research for Sustainable Communities” are extended beyond the conference setting into real-world implementation, so that Thai research can play a greater role in addressing societal challenges and advancing sustainable national development.
