News and Events
World Environmental Day on 5th June, 2009 in Vientiane City, Lao PDR
National
02 Jul 2009 | Event
Case study on orchid exports from Lao PDR
Recommendations for using the Convention on
24 Jun 2009 | Downloads - document
Siphandone: The Mekong River Under Threat
Siphandone or Four Thousand Islands encompasses a fascinating 50 Km stretch of the Mekong River consisting of the maze of extensively braided channels, islands and seasonally flooded riverine habitats and the largest complex of waterfalls in Asia. …
10 Jun 2009 | Downloads - publication
Agrobiodiversity Handbook
The importance of biodiversity for livelihoods and agriculture is increasingly recognised worldwide. In Lao PDR this is particularly apparent where the livelihoods of farmers are heavily dependent, not only on farming, but also on wildlife and non-timber forest products (NTFPs). …
10 Jun 2009 | Downloads - publication
Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy (LLS) in Lao PDR
The Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy (LLS) is a global IUCN project working in 23 countries and funded by the Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS) of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The LLS project in Lao PDR aims to reduce poverty by enhancing community participation and supporting the Government of Laos (GoL) to achieve national priorities. …
10 Jun 2009 | Project description
Illegal hunting and logging threatens unique Protected Area in Lao PDR
IUCN Lao is working with local authorities and communities to protect the unique landscape and wildlife of Hin Namno in Central Lao PDR.
26 May 2009 | Project description
World Wetlands Day celebrated in Vientiane
02 Feb 2009 | Event
Consultation Workshop generates discussion on the development of the Lao rubber sector
Hosted by the National Economic Research Institute with support from IUCN Lao PDR, a consultation workshop on investment trends and actors in the Lao rubber sector was held on 18 December 2008 in
26 Jan 2009 | Event
IUCN Lao supported officials from Lao PDR to learn about Rubber development
In October 2008, IUCN Lao PDR supported several researchers and officials from Lao PDR and the People’s Republic of
26 Jan 2009 | Event
Water Governance issues under debate in Champassak
Representatives from the Lao government, civil society and business sectors met in Pakxe district, Champassak province, on Monday and Tuesday this week to debate priority water issues for
26 Jan 2009 | Event
