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The project focuses on enhancing community resilience and sustainable management of natural resources in Lao PDR through Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) practices. Key activities include organizing an inception workshop within 60 days of GEF CEO endorsement to align stakeholders and finalize project plans. Following this, a series of capacity-building training sessions will be conducted for local authorities and communities to strengthen their knowledge of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) and EbA practices. Additionally, the project will implement ecosystem interventions such as reforestation and wetland restoration to improve environmental resilience. Regular monitoring and evaluation will be conducted to track progress and ensure project objectives are met. Throughout the project, ongoing stakeholder engagement will ensure inclusive participation and integration of local perspectives into all activities, promoting long-term sustainability and successful implementation.

Communities faces challenges from climate change including increasing floods and droughts which impact livelihoods, ecosystems and infrastructure, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Xe Bang Hieng River Basin and urban areas such as Luang Prabang city. The country’s dependence on agriculture and forestry, coupled with rapid urbanization and deforestation, has

Project Objective

Promote integrated management of sites in the Mekong River Basin for increased climate resilience of Savannakhet Province and Luang Prabang communities vulnerable to floods and droughts, which are expected to worsen under future scenarios.

Background

Communities faces challenges from climate change including increasing floods and droughts which impact