Regional-CES is based on an integrated policy approach that incorporates the concept of low carbon society, resource circulation, and living in harmony with nature, that aims to advance transformative action at the regional, national and local levels through cross-sectional arrangements. If we examine the three objectives that we have identified in the conduct of this Regional-CES workshop, everyone will agree that this 1.5 days workshop is a resounding success. Firstly, in terms of examining the CES concept and its applicability in the country's context, Philippine national government agencies, local government units, academia, private sectors, and other stakeholders warmly welcomed the idea of Regional-CES. It plays a pivotal role in mapping sustainability challenges and opportunities, complementing existing climate change and development efforts at all levels. Secondly, concerning the enhancement of the CES framework in the Philippine context, the workshop, featuring diverse case studies and presentations, demonstrated significant progress in aligning the CES framework with Philippine realities on the ground. This is an ongoing process that acknowledges the uniqueness of the local context while striving for continuous improvement. Lastly, the workshop identified key avenues for incorporating CES elements in the Philippine setting. These include research and development in circular economy practices, green technology product development, ecosystem-based adaptation, and risk reduction strategies. Furthermore, it highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building and communication activities, particularly at the sub-national level, to mainstream CES principles into planning, programs, and practices.

I am delighted to take part in the initiatives of the Regional-CES and, more specifically, in the context of Thailand. We found great interest from various levels of stakeholders in aligning or adapting the concept of regional CES. The national-level workshop and feedback show that Regional-CES could complement the national initiatives and policies of Thailand for future initiatives and projects.

We, IAP and UI, are very grateful to be a part of the Regional-CES network and hosted the national workshop that discussed the future of an integrated urban-rural linkage in Depok City, together with the Government of Depok City. It’s not just a timely momentum for our national development since the government is preparing the national long-term development planning, but also encouraging various civitas academica Universitas Indonesia, especially master students of urban and regional planning, to have more kinds of literature on the framework of Regional-CES in solving the problem of rural-urban linkage. Not only them but also the local governments and private sectors in the Jabodetabekpunjur metropolitan region took advantage of the national workshop on how the circular ecological sphere framework can be used to investigate the project. This year, we also intend to conduct more small research under the thesis project that works on this theme and provide national seminars regularly in other provinces in Indonesia through the IAP network.