Climate change adaptation in the Lao PDR
Vision
Lao PDR is highly exposed to flooding and drought and is one of the most vulnerable countries in the region to the effects of climate change.
Increased incidence of weather extremes represents a major threat to human health, especially for outdoor laborers and, given rapid ongoing urban migration, potentially for urban populations as well.
80,000
Without action, the population annually exposed to river flooding is projected to double to over 80,000 people by the 2030s.
Therefore, the development of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) is critical for the Lao PDR to serve as a foundation for implementing adaptation interventions to reduce the impacts of climate change. The NAP has established adaptation measures covering both medium-term and long-term periods, and can be improved and further developed periodically based on the country's characteristics and contexts.
