Wildlife Rescue in Laos: Moon bear “Jing Lee” has taken her first steps in sunlight after years on an illegal bile farm, with 27 bears removed and moved to Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary. Elephant Rehabilitation: Rescued elephant Mon enjoyed one of her first free swims at MandaLao Elephant Conservation after decades in chains tied to logging. Water & Climate Governance: Laos’ National Assembly hosted a climate and water roundtable in Vientiane, stressing Mekong-linked water pressures and pushing sustainable water management and climate resilience. Disaster Risk Warning: Laos’ meteorology agency issued a flash-flood and landslide risk alert for 13 provinces, urging residents to monitor forecasts and water levels. Mining & Pollution Watch: A report highlights “quick and quiet” rare earth mining in Laos and concerns about river contamination reaching the Mekong, with weak enforcement leaving downstream stakeholders exposed. Biodiversity Funding: Canada-backed CEPF support delivered CA$20 million for community-led conservation in the Indo-Burma hotspot, including Laos, with gains for threatened species and local livelihoods. Sustainable Transport Link: Laos’ regional push for greener mobility continues as Green SM expands electric taxi services across countries including Laos.