Conserving Biodiversity and Sustaining Livelihoods along the Mekong River in Luang Phrabang, Xayabouri and Vientiane Provinces, Laos

Provide a sound platform for natural resource planning along the main stream of the Mekong River between Luang Prabang and Vientiane by undertaking detailed biodiversity and community surveys. Identify sites of the highest conservation priority; draft site management plans for them, and form local management groups to implement conservation actions. Establish the first biodiversity monitoring program along the Lao Mekong.