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Handover ceremony
Project Status
Finished
Project Date
Project category
Activity 02
Project Stage
Stage 1
Project Area of Work
Component 02: Implementation of EbA and CRM
Project Donor & Co-financing
UNDP/GEF-LDCF
Project Contact Details
For media inquiries, please contact:
Phouphet Chittaphone
Database Analyst and Communication Officer, IWRM-EbA Project/UNDP Lao PDR
Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
Email: [email protected] Tel: +856-20-5856-2532
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Handover Ceremony of Riverbank Stabilization and Flood Levee

Project Location
DongMeung Village, Champhone District, Savannakhet Province
Project Description
The Integrated Water Resources Management and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (IWRM-EbA) Project supports the Government of Lao PDR in strengthening climate resilience through sustainable water resources management and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Implemented by the Department of Water Resources under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the project is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF).

The project addresses the increasing impacts of climate change, including floods, droughts, riverbank erosion, and land degradation, particularly in vulnerable river basins such as the Xe Bang Hieng River Basin and priority areas in Savannakhet and Luang Prabang provinces. By integrating ecosystem-based adaptation approaches with climate-resilient infrastructure, the project strengthens both natural ecosystems and community resilience. Key interventions include riverbank stabilization, flood protection infrastructure, integrated river basin planning, ecosystem restoration, capacity development for national and provincial authorities, and the promotion of inclusive and sustainable water governance. These actions reduce climate-related risks while protecting livelihoods, agricultural land, and critical natural resources for present and future generations.
Project Outcomes & Impacts
The Integrated Water Resources Management and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (IWRM-EbA) Project has strengthened the resilience of vulnerable communities in Lao PDR by integrating sustainable water resources management with ecosystem-based adaptation approaches. Through climate-resilient infrastructure, including riverbank stabilization and flood protection measures, the project has significantly reduced the risks of flooding, riverbank erosion, soil degradation, and the loss of agricultural land, while safeguarding homes, livelihoods, and critical public assets. At the same time, the project has enhanced the capacity of national, provincial, and local authorities to implement integrated water resources management (IWRM), climate risk-informed planning, and inclusive water governance. By restoring and protecting river ecosystems, promoting nature-based solutions, and strengthening collaboration among government agencies, local communities, and development partners, the project has improved water security, environmental sustainability, and the adaptive capacity of vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the IWRM-EbA Project contributes to Lao PDR's long-term climate resilience by fostering sustainable river basin management, conserving vital ecosystems, and enabling communities to better withstand and adapt to the increasing impacts of climate change, ensuring a safer, more resilient, and sustainable future.
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