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On World Water Day 2025, we celebrate the progress made in providing clean water to remote communities, ensuring families have safe water for drinking, washing, and bathing. Despite Lao PDR’s commitment to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, many people still lack access to safe water at home, school, and work. Thanks to the support of GEF and UNDP, villages in Savannakhet Province are benefiting from groundwater wells and solar pumps, strengthening resilience against floods and droughts. Together, we work to ensure no one is left behind in the journey toward water security. 💧💙
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World Water Day 2025

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Ensuring Clean Water Access for All on World Water Day 2025
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On the occasion of World Water Day 2025, we celebrate the global progress made in providing access to clean water for communities, particularly those in remote areas. For many families around the world, clean water is a vital resource for drinking, bathing, and washing, and it is essential for maintaining health and well-being.

In Lao PDR, access to water remains a significant challenge for many households, schools, workplaces, and farms. The country has made a strong commitment to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in ensuring that everyone has access to clean water and sanitation. However, despite these efforts, many people still live without reliable and safe water sources. Through the generous support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNDP, significant progress is being made in Savannakhet Province, one of the areas facing water scarcity. The construction of groundwater wells and the installation of solar-powered water pumps in schools and communities are bringing much-needed water access to rural villages. This initiative is not only improving the quality of life for local residents but also supporting flood and drought resilience efforts by providing sustainable and reliable water sources.

These efforts align with the overarching goal to ensure that no one is left behind, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By implementing integrated solutions for water access, we are contributing to a more resilient future for communities in Lao PDR and beyond. As we mark World Water Day 2025, let’s continue to reflect on the importance of water in our daily lives and support initiatives that aim to provide clean and safe water for everyone, everywhere. 💧
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The Integrated Water Resource Management and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (IWRM-EbA) project held a three-day consultation workshop in Luang Prabang City to finalize flood mitigation plans for local villages and wetland restoration at Souphanouvong University, strengthening collaboration between communities, government, and academia for sustainable climate resilience.

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From 14–20 September 2025, a monitoring mission was conducted in five districts of Savannakhet under the IWRM-EbA project, led by the Department of Water Resources with support from UNDP and GEF. The mission assessed progress in strengthening community resilience to climate risks, including floods and droughts, through integrated water and

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