In accordance with the 1995 Mekong Agreement, Lao PDR is also working with other Mekong River Basin countries to implement the Mekong Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan and the Basin Development Strategy 2021-2030 which has a strategic priority to strengthen resilience against climate risks, extreme floods and droughts.
In accordance with the 1995 Mekong Agreement, Lao PDR is also working with other Mekong River Basin countries to implement the Mekong Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan and the Basin Development Strategy 2021-2030 which has a strategic priority to strengthen resilience against climate risks, extreme floods and droughts. The strategy includes cooperation with other countries on mitigating and managing floods and droughts for increased regional benefits, environmental protection and gender sensitive livelihood development in transboundary areas, as well as more optimal and sustainable economic development in water-related sectors.
Preparing for a changing climate by planning for floods and droughts
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Adaptation Commitments
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Adapt Now subsector
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Early warning system