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Heavy Rain & Flood Risk: Laos’ weather bureau warns of thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall Aug 18–21, urging people in multiple provinces to prepare for flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding. Flood Impacts on Communities: Prolonged rain has already affected Khammuan and Savannakhet, with thousands of people displaced and productive land, roads, and bridges hit. Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown: Authorities detained 11 foreign nationals and seized nearly 1.8 tonnes of suspected protected wildlife products in Bolikhamxay, including ivory-like items and black panther-like carcasses, as Laos steps up enforcement. Biodiversity Grants: CEPF announced $3.9 million in new grants for civil society across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam to protect threatened species and curb illegal wildlife trade. Boten SEZ Oversight: Prime Minister Sonexay orders tighter management of the Boten Special Economic Zone, including land-use review, power coordination, worker planning, and smoother border procedures. Inclusive Education Pilot: MoES and Australia’s BEQUAL launch a disability inclusion pilot in Xiangkhouang, testing teacher support tools in primary schools during 2026–2027. Irrigation Rehabilitation: ADB-funded Huay Dueua and Huay Mak-hiao irrigation projects in Vientiane move through temporary handover and acceptance, supporting rural water management. Tourism Promotion Push: Laos’ tourism marketing department signs public-private deals to boost Lao tourism via cultural souvenirs, digital platforms, and training.

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Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia launch Research and Learning on Disability Inclusion pilot in Xiangkhouang

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Canada-Funded Initiative Results in Major Gains for Biodiversity, Gender Equality and Communities in Southeast Asia

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