AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCluster Munitions: Laos says it is fully ready to host the 3rd Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane (Sept 13–18), aiming to boost international support for UXO clearance and humanitarian work. Green Health: A new Green Primary Health Care Project plan was shared in Vientiane, with ADB support, across five provinces and including environmental and social safeguards. Wildlife Crime: Laos inspected seized evidence in a major illegal wildlife trafficking case in Bolikhamxay, including ivory-like parts and big cat-like carcasses, with suspects facing charges under wildlife laws. Malaria Elimination: PSI Laos and the Health ministry signed an MoU to integrate malaria surveillance and response into the national system (Aug 2026–Feb 2028), using data for elimination and prevention. Biodiversity & Policy: Laos endorsed a biodiversity strategy and its 7th national report, and also reviewed SDG progress ahead of LDC graduation. Regional Tourism (Mekong): CLMV tourism ministers backed “Five Countries, One Destination” and “One Journey, Three Destinations,” pushing cooperation that could shape how nature-based tourism is managed.
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