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Ensuring Better Biodiversity and Community Outcomes in the Nam Ou, Lao PDR

Grantee Name: International Rivers Network

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount
$20,000
Dates
Sep 2016 – Apr 2017
Keywords
Biodiversity mainstreaming, Freshwater, Hydropower, Private sector

Encourage the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures by PowerChina Resources in the development of the Nam Ou hydropower cascade, Lao PDR, by working with the company to compare planned and actual mitigation measures, identifying gaps in implementation, proposing alternative strategies based on international best practices, and verifying subsequent changes in practice.

Strategic Direction :

6 Engage key actors in mainstreaming biodiversity, communities and livelihoods into development planning in the priority corridors

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