Project Description
Disaster Risk and Resilience Analysis in Watersheds in Lao PDR
Client: The World Bank | Partners: National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) | Duration: January 2021-September 2021 | Location: Lao PDR
Lao PDR is home to rich natural resources and diverse ecosystems, boasting one of the largest areas of intact forest ecosystems in Asia. Lao’s landscapes, and the livelihoods which depend on them, are facing increasing threats due to land-use changes, impacts of natural hazards, and climate change. Accordingly, the Government of Lao PDR recognizes the importance of protecting natural resources, disaster risk management and resilience building.
ICEM is supporting Lao PDR and key partner Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, with analysis of hazards and vulnerability, and identifying green, hybrid (green/grey), and non-structural solutions for enhancing disaster resilience of agricultural and forest production systems in targeted watersheds. The information base developed will support investments under the larger ‘Lao Landscapes and Livelihoods Project’.
Specific activities:
Mapping and analysis of the exposure and vulnerability of key natural and socio-economic assets to natural hazards in selected watersheds.
Participatory analysis and prioritization of green, hybrid and non-structural solutions for enhancing resilience of rural infrastructure, livelihoods and people in the watersheds.
Analysis of technical feasibility, adaptation effectiveness and cost-benefits of prioritized resilience building measures.
Knowledge share events and training for stakeholders in disaster risk planning and integrated landscape management.
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