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Laos, United Kingdom Strengthen Green Ties at Climate Event

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On 30 January, the British Embassy in Laos held its inaugural Climate, Energy, Nature, and Environment event at the residence of British Ambassador Mel Barlow. The gathering brought together key partners to exchange insights and foster collaboration aimed at ensuring a sustainable future.  

During the event, embassy representatives outlined the United Kingdom (UK)’s plans to support Laos in areas such as climate finance, clean technology, equitable energy transition, climate adaptation, resilience, sustainable finance, urban planning, and green transport. 

The event also highlighted opportunities in the green transition, with the UK’s new Industrial Strategy identifying clean energy as a key driver of economic growth.

More than 100 participants attended the event, including UK experts and representatives from various Lao government ministries, such as the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and Ministry of Public Works and Transport. 

Delegations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, Ministry of Finance, and the Bank of Laos also took part, alongside local businesses, UK private sector experts, and members of the international diplomatic and development community.  

This event was part of a series marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UK and Laos. The UK, the first major economy to enshrine a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050 into law, continues to take concrete steps toward this goal.

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