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Lao PDR is prone to a number of hazards. The UNDP and Lao PDR work closely together to strengthen Lao’s Disaster Management System and adaption to climate change. The UNDP and Lao PDR aim to strengthen the Disaster Management Systems and link them with climate change adaptation through multi-sectoral and multi-hazard approaches at all levels
The Lao PDR’s Strategic Plan on Disaster Risk Management is the foundation for the policy framework for Disaster Management. The main objective is to outline a strategic direction and vision and establish a coordinating framework for the National Disaster Management Plan. The Strategy plan sets goals from 2005-2020 and the implementation methods. To download this
The Lao PDR Government acknowledges the need for action towards climate change. Over the years Lao PDR witnessed an increase in more severe and frequent floods and droughts. The changes in climate influence the economic system, environment and the livelihoods of people of all ethnic groups. Thus, the Lao PDR Government stands for a great
This country report by an ADRC visiting researcher describes the status of Lao PDR on Disaster Management. Lao will most likely be affected by drought; earthquake; epidemic; extreme temperature; famine; flood; insect infestation; slides; volcano; wave / surge; wild fires; wind storm. Lao PDR has taken several actions to deepen its efforts to reduce the
The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) works closely together with Lao PDR to manage risks and build resilience. This brief update looks into the achievements of GFDRR and its future plans in Indonesia. To download this document click here
Lao PDR has been increasingly affected by natural hazards. These hazards cause severe damages and losses of lives, livelihoods and infrastructure. Considering the expected impacts of climate change, these hazards are likely to increase in frequency and intensity, which will threaten economic and social development and Lao’s food security. Therefore the government of Lao PDR
The Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA) provides and facilitates education and training and researches civil-military operations. Therefore, CFE created reference books on disaster management roles, processes, capabilities and vulnerabilities. The handbook for Lao PDR provides information for decision makers, planners and responders to have a comprehensive understanding of the country’s
This National Progress Report Lao PDR is facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership. This report assesses the progress of the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2013-2015). It assesses the current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions. The report establishes baselines on levels of progress achieved
Laos doesn’t have major natural disasters, however due to the re-occurrence of these disasters Laos still faces losses every year which creates maladaptive coping mechanisms in communities. The disasters threaten the human and economic development. Therefore one of the main goals of the government is to reduce the impact of the disasters. To build resilience
During a regional consultation meeting in 2014 on Education and Resilience in East Asia and the Pacific, Dr. Daravone Kittuphnanh gave an overview of Disaster Risk Reduction Policies and Practice in LAO PDR. Besides developing new policies and decrees, Laos had made some major progress to better their data collection system on damage after a