Green Carbon Inc. (CEO: Jun Okita), a company engaged in the development and sales of nature-based carbon credits, will appear on a special educational program series titled “Carbon Credits: Rice Farming to Combat Global Warming” on Thailand’s royal-endorsed educational channel DLTV13. The program is scheduled to air on Friday, August 1, 2025.
In this feature, Green Carbon delivered a presentation on the theme of “Collaboration in Rice Farming and Carbon Credit Policy in Thailand,” highlighting its efforts and initiatives aimed at reducing methane emissions through sustainable agricultural practices.
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◆Broadcast and Viewing Information
The program can be viewed through the following platforms:
- Nationwide satellite broadcast within Thailand (KU-Band, Channels 186–200)
- Selected local terrestrial cable networks
- Online streaming via the official DLTV YouTube channel and website
Note: The program is accessible via smartphones and PCs, and its viewership is gradually expanding to include educators and researchers outside of Thailand.
◆Background of the Appearance and lecture
Green Carbon develops nature-based carbon credit projects across Southeast Asia, including forest conservation, rice paddies, mangrove reforestation, enteric fermentation reduction in livestock, and biochar. With tailored approaches suited to local ecosystems and geographies, the company utilizes satellite data for precise site selection and monitoring, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Thailand has become a key focus, with particular emphasis on AWD*¹ and biochar solutions. As agriculture is a major contributor to Thailand’s GDP and the country is significantly affected by climate change, the adoption of Green Carbon’s technologies is expected to enhance agricultural sustainability and invigorate the carbon credit market.
Green Carbon has also served as an advisor on carbon credits for the “Green Universities in the Greater Mekong Subregion Community: The United Nations Carbon Offset Platform,” a program led by Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon (RMUTP) and supported by Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC). Building on this relationship, Green Carbon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RMUTP in October 2024 to further expand nature-based carbon credit initiatives in Thailand.
In light of this background, Green Carbon was invited to appear on this educational program co-produced by the Thai government and RMUTP as a representative from the private sector. The invitation recognized the company’s achievements in projects such as methane reduction in rice farming through AWD and the generation of carbon credits via biochar production. The program aims to raise awareness among young people, farmers, and educational institutions about agriculture’s contribution to climate change mitigation—an objective that closely aligns with Green Carbon’s mission.
〇Mr. Harada, Manager of the Overseas Business Division at Green Carbon, speaking on the DLTV13 educational program in Thailand.
◆Key Messages of This Educational Program
| 1. Rice Farming and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities |
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| ・Rice farming is an important part of Thailand’s culture and economy, it is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions—particularly methane. ・Carbon credit systems offer a mechanism through which farmers can receive a reward by adopting environmentally friendly practices |
| 2. The Need for Collaboration Among the Private Sector, Government, and Local Communities |
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| ・Role of the government: System design (MRV standards by TGO), incentives (subsidies, tax reductions), technical support ・Role of companies: Introduction of technology, support for credit certification, promotion of ESG through sustainable procurement ・Role of local communities: Knowledge sharing through agricultural cooperatives, group monitoring, strengthening negotiation power |
| 3. Expectations for Regional Expansion and Education |
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| ・Establishment of demonstration fields, simple training, and income simulations to make it easier for small-scale farmers to participate ・The importance of registration support, provision of materials, and awareness-raising activities (in collaboration with schools and temples) by local governments |
| 4. Challenges and Future Outlook |
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| ・Barriers related to the cost, technology, and record management of MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) ・Reducing the burden through digitalization and building a comprehensive dissemination model that reflects the voices of local communities |
◆Looking Ahead
Green Carbon is promoting the adoption of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) techniques in Thailand, while also advancing a biochar project that utilizes waste materials from the rubber industry. In addition, the company is developing a robust MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) system called “Agreen,” which leverages satellite and IoT technologies. The company is aligning its efforts with the Premium T-VER program and the JCM track under Premium T-VER, while also pursuing compatibility with international carbon credit standards such as Puro.earth, Verra, and Gold Standard. These efforts are aimed at enabling credit exports not only to Japan and Thailand but also to other international markets.
Building on the success of its recent project in Kamphaeng Phet Province in northern Thailand, Green Carbon plans to launch eight new pilot projects within 2025. Looking ahead, the company aims to gradually expand its activities to major agricultural provinces, including Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya, and Nakhon Ratchasima, with the goal of covering an area of 1.5 million hectares. Through collaboration with investors, companies, and government agencies in Thailand and abroad, Green Carbon is working to establish one of the largest rice paddy-based decarbonization projects in Asia.
〇Green Carbon’s Project Status in Thailand
◆Overview of the DLTV13 Series
Program Information
- Broadcast Channel: DLTV13 (Distance Learning Television, under Royal Patronage)
- Air Date: Friday, August 1, 2025, 14:00–15:00
- Distribution: Broadcast via DLTV Satellite + Online Archive (scheduled)
- Website: https://www.dltv.ac.th/DLTV13
This educational program marks the fifth installment in a special eight-part series broadcast by DLTV13.
| Broadcast Schedule | Theme | Presenter |
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| July 4 | Fundamentals of Carbon Credits | Dr. Petchinled |
| July 11 | Applications in Rice Farming | Dr. Krittsopon (ZIMMERMANN) |
| July 18 | Water Management and Innovation in Rice Cultivation | Dr. Surachart |
| July 25 | Benefits for Farmers | Dr. Parama (Green Carbon) |
| August 1 | Policies and Private Sector Participation | Ryo Harada（Green Carbon） |
| August 8 | Institutional and Regulatory Challenges | Dr. Suphanantha, Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture |
| August 15 | Regional Case Studies and Lessons Learned | Dr. Thanatchon, Local Agricultural Leader |
| August 22 | Dissemination and Community Support | Dr.Peeranat Yathip, Representative of TGO |
DLTV (Distance Learning Television) is a national remote education broadcasting network established in 1995 under the initiative of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Created to address educational disparities across Thailand, DLTV continues to operate today under the patronage of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The platform now focuses on key themes such as lifelong learning, vocational training, and environmental education, delivering accessible educational content nationwide. Currently, DLTV broadcasts 24 hours a day across 15 specialized channels. Among them, DLTV13 is dedicated to agricultural and vocational education.
※1：AWD (Alternate Wetting and Drying)Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is a method where the water level in the rice paddies is monitored, and water is alternated between flooding and natural drying every few days. Compared to continuous flooding, AWD reduces water usage and contributes to the conservation of water resources.
◆ Green Carbon, Inc.
Representative ：Jun Okita, CEO
Location ：2-3-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Hanzomon PREX North 9F WeWork
Establishment ：December 2019
Business ：Carbon credit creation and sales business, agriculture-related business, environment-related business, other related businesses and ESG consulting business
URL ： https://green-carbon.co.jp/
◆Introduction to Green Carbon, Inc.
Green Carbon operates with the vision of “Saving the Earth with the Power of Life,” providing comprehensive support from carbon credit creation, registration, to sales. Additionally, we are involved in agriculture-related businesses, research and development, ESG consulting, among others. Our main focus is on generation carbon credits through methane gas reduction in rice paddies, where we have obtained certification for J-Credits, the first and largest in Japan (approximately 6,220 tons), and plan to expand to around 50,000 hectares in the fiscal year 2024. We also offer a service called “Agreen” that integrates credit registration, application, and sales into one platform, simplifying procedures such as application registration and document preparation, thus reducing the workload for credit creators.
◆Green Carbon Inc.’s Social Media
Carbon Credits Journal：https://biz-journal.jp/carboncredits/
Linkedin ：https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-carbon-inc/
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557429326458
X ：https://mobile.x.com/GreenCarbon2019
Wantedly：https://www.wantedly.com/companies/greencarbon2019
Youtube ：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO4WnGOHDaVB1ikxheZasA
note ：https://note.com/green_carbon/