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In 1999, the Grassroots Action Program of the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) catalyzed a dialogue process between various stakeholders to define what the Earth Charter means for communities, municipalities and other groups in Thailand as well as to give feedback to the drafting process of the Earth Charter. The Thai initiative focused on the idea that the Earth Charter is a means to support both Agenda 21 and Local Agenda 21.

In January 2000, thanks to the collaborative efforts between the Thai Society of Value Creation and the Japanese Buddhist Society, it was possible to hold a National Earth Charter consultation in this country. TEI fostered the translation of the Earth Charter, as well as its dissemination through various events and networks. In June 2000, the Charter was presented in various activities such as the International Congress on environmental Ethics and Education, and it was featured in radio programs.

In February 2001, the Rajabat Institute Phranakhon and TEI organized a Colloquium on the International Earth Charter in Bangkok; the colloquium brought together a diverse group of experts and leaders in the field of sustainable development.

IUCN held its 3rd World Congress in Bangkok, in 2004. At this Congress, a resolution in support of the Earth Charter was adopted (Res 3.022, 2004). The resolution recommends IUCN to use it as part of its policies and programmes.