PIMS-9484 Generating multiple benefits through strengthened protection of primary forest landscape in Lao PDR

About this project

The project, titled Generating multiple benefits through strengthened protection of primary forest landscape in Lao PDR, aims to promote nature-positive development to reduce ecosystem degradation. Its central goal is to protect the vital primary forest landscapes in the country, thereby generating multiple benefits that include conserving biodiversity, reducing deforestation, and supporting the sustainable livelihoods of local communities who depend on these forests.The project employs a holistic and integrated multi-sector approach, focusing on the Annamite Mountain Range in central and southern Lao PDR. Key strategies include improving national policies, strengthening the management of Protected Areas, and empowering local communities with sustainable livelihood opportunities and co-management responsibilities.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 15Life on Land

Published by

United Nations Development Programme · Multilateral

Countries

Laos

Sectors

Agricultural alternative developmentAgricultural co-operativesForestry policy and administrative managementForestry developmentForestry researchSectors not specified

Funded by

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, Global Environment Fund Truste

Implemented by

LAO_Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE)

Accountable

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Published by United Nations Development Programme to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41114-PROJECT-01002427.

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