Lao PDR’s economy is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, and the majority of population remains highly vulnerable to climate hazards in particular floods and droughts. This is because Lao PDR’s economy and over 70% of population depends on natural resources for their livelihoods and to ensure food security.
Lao PDR’s economy is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, and the majority of population remains highly vulnerable to climate hazards in particular floods and droughts. This is because Lao PDR’s economy and over 70% of population depends on natural resources for their livelihoods and to ensure food security.
Preparing for a changing climate by planning for floods and droughts
LA
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Early warning system
LA
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Environment
Watershed and river basin management
LA
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_Subsector_2
GCA_Subsector_2
Adapt Now subsector (2)
Urban
Sustainable urban planning