Lao communities tackle poverty and biodiversity loss for sustainable development
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £412,200
WHERE Laos
Summary
The project addresses deforestation and rural poverty across Khounkham, Gnommalath, and Mahaxay Districts, Khammouane Province, Laos. It targets directly 2,200 people in 8 villages adjacent to protected forests. Target communities engage in coping behaviours with negative effects due to lack of alternative livelihood options and awareness of forest conservation. To promote improved livelihoods that simultaneously foster forest and biodiversity conservation, 400 farmers will be supported to establish Farmers’ Clubs and local capacities in sustainable agriculture and NTFP/medicinal plant cultivation strengthened.
