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News • June 17, 2026

Listening to the Next Generation of Lao Environmental Leaders

National University of Laos – June 4-5, 2026 To support the global World Environment Day theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” GGGI Lao PDR brought the NATURA […]

News • May 28, 2026

The Cost of the “Vacant Land” Misconception: Lessons from GGGI Wetlands Expert Site Visit

Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR – May 14, 2026, When looking at an undeveloped urban wetland, a common misconception is to see it as “vacant” space, a blank slate waiting for […]

News • May 4, 2026

Mapping the Path to Safety: Science, Community, and the Coming Rains

As the April heat reaches its peak in Vientiane, the families in our seven target villages around Nong Loup Ian wetland at Sikhottsbong district, Vientiane Capital, are preparing for the […]

News • March 23, 2026

The Wetland Architects: How a Botanist Helped a Community See Their Wetland with New Eyes

Vientiane Capital – February 14, 2026 Prof. Dr. Vichith Lamxay transformed a community outreach session at Tadthong Temple in the Nong Loup Ian wetland into a living science lesson. Drawing […]

News • December 17, 2025

Sacred Ground, Safer Lives: How Vientiane’s NATURA Project is Saving a Wetland for Its People

Activity Summary: Location: Vientiane Capital Date: 18th November 2025 Activity Type: 1st NATURA project steering committee meeting and site visit Approaches: Strong support for NbS and integrating cultural safeguard Keys […]

News • December 13, 2025

Government of Rwanda and GGGI Rwanda Host a National Consultation to Explore the Feasibility of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in Rubavu and Rutsiro Districts

Kigali, Rwanda, 12 December 2025 — The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Rwanda, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Environment, convened a National Consultation Workshop […]

News • November 19, 2025

NATURA Project Leaders Set Strategic Direction to Enhance Vientiane’s Climate Resilience

Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR – November 18, 2025 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) with Department of Housing and Urban Planning under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport […]

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