VIENTIANE, July 10 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government, in partnership with development partners, will launch a project to empower women leaders in climate change adaptation to promote sustainable development, gender equity and resilience in Laos.
The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and CARE International in Laos signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the "She Grows the Future: Women Leaders in Climate Change Adaptation in Laos" project, Lao National Radio reported on Thursday.
The project aimed to strengthen rural women's knowledge, resilience, and opportunities for collective action to adapt to climate change and preserve ecosystems. The initiative will build a network of skilled partners dedicated to climate adaptation and conservation.
The project will promote women's participation and development while addressing discrimination and violence against women and girls through transformative, community-led actions.
Running through July 31, 2027, the project will strengthen women's roles in climate resilience and community governance. ■
