Pilot Dissemination of the Lao Biodiversity Conservation Law to Four Communities at Priority Site Pakxan Wetland

The goal of this project is to improve community-based biodiversity conservation at priority sites through raising awareness about biodiversity conservation legislation and the importance of effective law enforcement. The project aims to support participation of one hundred villagers, four village authorities (Sisaat, Phonesaat , Na Youang, and Pakpyng villages), the Natural Resource and Environment Office of Pakxan District, (Pakxan - DONRE) the Natural Resource and Environment Department of Bolikhamxay Province (Bolikhamxay PONRE) , and a civil society organization (ACTD) to address issues and improve enforcement of the Lao Biodiversity Conservation Law, leading to increased understanding about the law, people's rights, and their power to manage their biodiversity and the environment successfully.