Lao PDR Validates Findings of the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment to Strengthen Climate Resilience
August 1, 2025
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Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR — July 24, 2025
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Lao PDR, in collaboration with the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), hosted a workshop to validate the findings of the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA). The event brought together 31 relevant stakeholders from various government agencies. This validation workshop is a critical step toward finalizing the CRVA and integrating its results into an adaptation action plan for Agriculture and Forestry, Water Resources, and Urban Development and Transport. This marks a key step in Lao PDR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen climate resilience across the most at-risk areas.
Mr. Immala Inthaboualy, Deputy Director General of the Department of Climate Change
Funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) is part of the project titled “Support for Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Sectoral Planning in Lao PDR”. led by the Department of Climate Change (DCC), the project is supported by GGGI, which serves as the delivery partner.
The assessment aims to identify climate risks specific to each sector and build the evidence base needed for practical adaptation planning.
At the workshop, stakeholders from government agencies, technical experts, and development partners reviewed the draft findings and provided feedback to shape early recommendations for action. The session featured expert presentations and interactive group discussion, which helped confirm findings, identify remaining gaps, and prioritize adaptation measures aligned with Lao PDR’s development goals.
Topic discussion during the CRVA consultation workshop
“Lao PDR is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, experiencing increasing flooding and drought due to rising temperatures and rainfall. However, resilience and coping mechanisms remain limited. Therefore, developing and mainstreaming plans and guidelines into these three key sectors is essential and will play a crucial role in supporting both central and local governance in the country”, said Mr. Immala Inthaboualy, Deputy Director General of the Department of Climate Change.
Meanwhile, Ms. Phimmaly Thammavong, Resilience Associate from GGGI emphasized that: “in the face of a changing climate, GGGI stands at the forefront, driving inclusive adaptation solutions that protect people, preserve ecosystems, and power a resilient, green future through technical support to the Government of Laos in advancing climate adaptation policies that safeguard livelihoods, strengthen systems, and enhance national and sectoral resilience”.
Ms. Phimmaly Thammavong, Resilience Associate from GGGI
Looking ahead, GGGI will continue supporting with the Lao government to develop sector-specific adaptation planning guidelines, with the are expected by the end of 2025. These will include an executive summary and mainstreaming plan to help integrate climate adaptation strategies into national policies and development plans.