Cluster Munitions Legacy: Laos marked the 16th anniversary of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, with officials stressing the ongoing danger from more than 80 million unexploded cluster submunitions and the need to keep clearing land for farming and infrastructure. Climate Resilience & Water Security: The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and WWF-Laos launched a US$6.77 million, six-year project in Sayaboury to strengthen climate-adaptive river basins, using nature-based solutions and community-led adaptation to improve water security. Sustainable Agri-Food Systems: Laos also rolled out a project to boost sustainable agri-food systems through 2030, aiming to expand finance and technical support for smallholders, strengthen value chains, improve food safety, and help products reach export markets while building climate resilience. Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Authorities reported arrests tied to a human-trafficking network targeting Lao women, alongside broader enforcement efforts that also include wildlife smuggling—highlighting how environmental crime and other illicit markets are being targeted together. Human Trafficking via “Irregular Marriages”: Four suspects were arrested over alleged broker fees of about US$7,533–US$9,308 for arranging irregular marriages with foreign men, with police tracing links across Xieng Khouang and Vientiane. Water & Land Risks: A separate report on Laos’ climate and water work underscores the growing focus on managing river basins and protecting livelihoods as climate pressures intensify. Wildlife Seizure Abroad Linked to Laos: A Mexico seizure of queen harvester ants shipped to Laos shows how cross-border demand for wildlife can drive trafficking and conservation risks.