Centre for IMTGT - CIMT

Applications are now open for the 1st IMT-GT Green City Award! 🌿

Across the IMT-GT subregion, cities are driving innovative solutions for greener, more inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development—and now, it is time to be recognised.

The IMT-GT Green City Award celebrates outstanding city-led initiatives in sustainable transport, energy transition, waste management, biodiversity, circular economy, climate governance, and education for sustainable development.

Open to eligible cities and local authorities across Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, and Southern Thailand, the Award aims to showcase best practices, strengthen city-to-city cooperation, and inspire scalable solutions across borders 🌏

🏙 Applications open until 30 June 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://is.gd/7MCFLN

Together, let’s build greener cities for a more sustainable IMT-GT future.

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day marks the traditional beginning of the rice-growing season in Thailand. Rooted in the centuries-old Brahman and Buddhist rites, it symbolises prosperity, agricultural renewal, and the enduring importance of agriculture to livelihoods and food security 🌾

A reminder of the deep connection between tradition, land, and sustainability in the IMT-GT subregion.

The Webinar on Oil Spill and Tarball Management brought together international experts and participants from across the IMT-GT subregion to share insights and best practices on addressing marine pollution 🌊

The session will be opened with remarks by Mr. Jiraphong Kuhakarn, Deputy Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, Thailand, followed by an introduction by Mr. Amri Bukhairi Bakhtiar, Director of CIMT.

The webinar highlights the importance of knowledge sharing and cross-border cooperation in strengthening collective response to environmental challenges.

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

While Indonesia and Thailand celebrate Mother’s Day on different dates, today we honour all mothers around the world—especially those across the IMT-GT subregion.

For their strength, care, and unwavering support, today and every day!

The real challenge isn’t just oil spills… it’s coordination 👀

When incidents cross borders, differences in systems and procedures can delay action and increase environmental impact.

Stronger coordination, information sharing, and collaboration are key to protecting our shared waters.

🌏 Join the webinar and explore how IMT-GT is strengthening regional response together: https://is.gd/1xpkjr

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Happy International Firefighters’ Day 🔥

Today, we honour the courage and dedication of firefighters who safeguard lives, protect communities, and respond on the frontlines of disasters.

Across the IMT-GT subregion, their services are essential in strengthening resilience, and supporting safer and more resilient societies.

Today marks an important occasion in Thailand, commemorating the coronation of His Majesty the King 🇹🇭

A day that reflects continuity, tradition, and national unity within the IMT-GT subregion.

Happy International Labour Day!!! 🌏

Today, we celebrate the people behind progress: the CIMT team and all workers across the IMT-GT subregion whose dedication drives cooperation, connectivity, and growth!

Every effort matters. Every contribution counts.

Wait… oil spills have fingerprints? 🧪👀

Through oil fingerprinting, experts analyse the composition of oil to trace its source, support enforcement, and strengthen accountability.

Tools like this are helping the IMT-GT subregion respond faster and smarter to marine pollution.

🌏 Join the webinar and see how IMT-GT is sharing knowledge to improve response across borders!

🔗 https://is.gd/1xpkjr