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.
The Integrated Water Resource Management and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (IWRM-EbA) Project is a national initiative led by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and supported by the Global Environment Facility Least Developed Countries Fund (GEF-LDCF)
The Integrated Water Resources Management and Ecosystems-Based Adaptation (IWRM-EbA) Project is a collaborative initiative led by UNDP Lao PDR in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE). The project aims to enhance climate resilience and promote the sustainable management of land and water resources in two highly
The Integrated Water Resources Management and Ecosystems-Based Adaptation (IWRM-EbA) Project is a collaborative initiative led by UNDP Lao PDR in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE). The project focuses on enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable management of land and water resources in the Xe Bang
The Integrated Water Resources Management and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (IWRM-EbA) Project in the Xe Bang Hieng River Basin and Luang Prabang City aims to manage and restore riparian forests to address flood and drought challenges. The project focuses on three target villages in Sepon DistrictโBan Keng Tham, Ban Keng Hua Pa
The Xe Bang Hieng River Basin and Luang Prabang city in Lao PDR face significant challenges due to the impacts of climate change, which threaten the sustainability of local livelihoods, ecosystems, infrastructure, and cultural heritage. In rural areas, seasonal floods in the Xe Bang Hieng River Basin devastate agricultural lands
The impacts of climate change in the Xe Bang Hieng River Basin and urban centers like Luang Prabang city present significant challenges to communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure. Seasonal flooding in the Xe Bang Hieng River Basin destroys agricultural lands, displaces families, and damages critical infrastructure, while prolonged droughts threaten water
The challenges posed by climate change in the Xe Bang Hieng River Basin and urban areas like Luang Prabang city are significant, affecting both rural and urban communities. Floods and droughts damage livelihoods, ecosystems, and infrastructure, while deforestation and rapid urbanization exacerbate these vulnerabilities.
