FAO in Lao People's Democratic Republic
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News & latest information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (@FAO) in #LaoPDR. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu, @FAO
FAO Lao People's Democratic Republic is seeking a National Institutional Specialist to lead climate governance and capacity-building projects in Vientiane Capital. 📆 Closure Date: 7 August 2025 📌 Details & Application: fao.org/lao-people-dem…

📢 ITB: Procurement of Printing Communication Materials FAO Lao People's Democratic Republic invites bids for GCP/LAO/034/JPN. 📆 Deadline: 3 August 2025 📌 Details: fao.org/lao-people-dem… #FAOLaoPDR #Procurement #ITB

🌱@FAO & the Governor of Champasak, Lao PDR join forces to mainstream #biodiversity in agriculture. The Governor praised progress, calling for scaling up successful practices in more districts, empowering local communities: 🔗 fao.org/biodiversity/p… 🗞️kpl.gov.la/En/detail.aspx…
🇱🇦 Lao PDR is taking the lead with a new program linking food systems and climate action! 🌱 Over 80 experts joined forces to launch this initiative, paving the way for sustainable, climate-resilient food systems. 🌏 Read more: fao.org/lao-people-dem… #FoodSystems #UNFSS2025




“FAO is uniquely positioned to support this transformation,” said @FAO country rep Kyung Mee Kim at the Lao PDR Convergence Initiative national inception workshop 🇱🇦 FAO will support the country's #FoodSystems & #ClimateAction convergence through: 🌱 Sustainable ag 🥗 Improved…
🇰🇷🇱🇦Big news from Vientiane! The 2025 K-GREEN AGRO PARTNERING event successfully brought together Korea & Laos to boost smart agricultural transformation. A new milestone in bilateral cooperation! Read more: fao.org/lao-people-dem… #SmartAgriculture #KoreaLaos #SustainableAg 🌾



FAO & PAFO advance rural irrigation/road infrastructure planning in Luang Prabang & Oudomxay—supporting Water User Groups and infrastructure to build climate-resilient livelihoods. #FAO #Laos #LRRA #Water and infrastructure Management




“Together, we can stop plastic pollution. Together, we can build a better future where clean nature helps communities and gives everyone enough and safe food in Lao PDR.” #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution #GenerationRestoration

Kick off Annual Review & Planning Mtg for 7th Country Programme! Assessing 2024 progress & strategizing for 2025-26. Deputy Minister emphasizes progress, FAO Rep reaffirms commitment to sustainable agriculture. Strong partnership for food security! fao.org/lao-people-dem…




Lao PDR strengthens food safety with FAO support! High-level meeting & workshop boost Codex engagement & harmonize standards. 🇱🇦🤝 Read more: fao.org/lao-people-dem… #FoodSafety #LaoPDR #FAO #Codex




🌍✨ Kicked off the "Strengthening Biodiversity in Agriculture" workshop in Lao PDR! Together with stakeholders, we’re enhancing biodiversity and empowering local communities for a sustainable future! Read more: fao.org/lao-people-dem… #Biodiversity #FAO #LaoPDR




A One Health action plan, using the @FAO One Health Assessment Tool, is set to be implemented. Led by MAF, MoH & MONRE, this key outcome is part of the One Health Situational Analysis Workshop for Lao PDR, convened by FAO @WHO @CIFOR_ICRAF @CIRAD & @WCS, funded by EU, FFEM & AFD




Proud FAO Laos joined govt & partners on tea! Meeting: Lao tea master plan & national association. Focused on unique potential for growth. Tackled challenges: data, value chain, regions. Association crucial. Strong commitment to sustainable future! fao.org/lao-people-dem…



New Publication in Laos: FAO #ECTAD unveils a comprehensive manual on emergency preparedness for animal diseases in #LaoPDR. Learn how timely response protects livestock and secures food supply. Read more: openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.… #AnimalHealth #FoodSecurity

📣 Job Opportunity! 📣 FAO is hiring a Legal Specialist for the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme in Vientiane, Lao PDR! 🇱🇦 Legal background req'd. ➡️ Deadline to Apply: 10 Apr 2025 ✨More Details & How to Apply: rebrand.ly/aahdrlm #UNJobs #FAOjobs #CommsJobs

#ForestDay #IntlForestDay #GenerationRestoration

FAO, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry & Japan unite to boost rural resilience in Lao PDR! The LRRA project team hold the Steering Committee Meeting to discuss therevised indicators and project work plan to tackle climate challenges & enhance livelihoods in 48 villages.




🚨 Lao PDR steps up flood emergency livestock management!🚨 FAO & partners in Savannakhet are advancing disaster preparedness with new guidelines: ✅ Train local govs to manage livestock in floods ✅ Help communities evacuate animals ✅ Ensure feed security with silage




The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Asia-Pacific Project has launched in Houaphanh Province, Lao PDR! ✅ Enhancing food security & rural livelihoods ✅ Reducing zoonotic disease risks ✅ Strengthening community-based surveillance Led by @FAO, with partners @Cirad & @TheWCS




🌳 Exciting news! Lao PDR has added its national forest monitoring system data to the FAO FAM Catalogue, boosting forest data transparency! 📊 Thanks to CBIT-Forest, this move enhances climate action, REDD+, & UNFCCC reporting. 🌍 Read more: rebrand.ly/wrvpk0f



