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Environment

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Forest Activity in Oudomxay

In Oudomxay Province, a report has emerged indicating that 674 cases of forest encroachment, forest destruction, and forest fires were recorded in 2024.  Across the province, 674 cases of forest encroachment, land encroachment, and forest fires were reported.  Of these, 214 cases have been resolved, accounting for 31.4 percent, while 460...

MRC Secretariat Welcomes New Leadership

Busadee Santipitaks has officially taken on her role as the first female and fourth...

Recent Cold Snap Damages Coffee Plantations in Champasack

On 14 January, the Department of Agriculture and Forestry of Champasack Province reported significant...

Laos Adopts Satellite Technology to Boost Carbon Credit Potential

Laos is leveraging satellite remote sensing technology to calculate carbon stocks across nine forest...

Houaphanh’s Nam Xang River Turns Red Due to Iron Ore Wastewater Discharge

On 12 January, an overflow of wastewater from an iron ore washing reservoir in...

Xesap Area Named National Park to Boost Conservation

A new decree has upgraded the Xesap protected area in Salavanh and Sekong provinces to national park status. This change aims to protect the...

EU, ASEAN Team Up in Education to Address Global Challenges

In a landmark discussion hosted by the European Union (EU), ASEAN, and leading scholars from both regions convened to enhance cooperation in education and...

Vientiane Steps Up Efforts to Protect Phou Phanang Conservation Area

Vientiane authorities are intensifying efforts to re-designate the Phou Phanang National Conservation Area to improve its management and prevent land encroachment. The Vientiane Department of...

Vientiane Capital to Tackle Persistent Flooding Issues

In response to the persistent flooding in Vientiane Capital during the yearly rainy season, local authorities have begun to implement comprehensive measures to mitigate...

Lao Statistics Bureau, International Partners Plan for Landmark 2025 Census

The Lao government is gearing up for the country's first-ever digital Population and Housing Census in March 2025. This landmark census will play a...

UXOs Take More Lives in Laos Amidst Ongoing International Efforts

As unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to pose a significant threat to lives in Laos, the Government of Ireland has pledged over USD 1 million...