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Lao People's Democratic Republic
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
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| Submitted Translation |
No
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| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
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| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
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| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
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| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
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| File Url |
Timeframe
2015-2030
Relevant Context
LDC that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
NDC has been prepared through an inclusive stakeholder consultation process including line ministries, research institutions, civil organisations, provincial governments, private sector and international development partners.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The cross-ministerial National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) will oversee the overall implementation of the INDC. Using the NDMC’s existing structure, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will act as secretariat. This will involve coordination with relevant ministries and cooperation with international stakeholders to access finance and capacity building. MNRE will disseminate the DNC to relevant ministries in the central and line agencies in the local levels. The NDC will also be incorporated into the 8th National Socio-Economic Development Plan to ensure the continued mainstreaming of climate related policy in overall national plans. Overall strategy, coordination of NDC implementation and the regulatory framework will be established by the MNRE.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Context of Gender Reference |
Adaptation
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| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
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| Submitted Translation |
No
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| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Implementation
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| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
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| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
2021-2030
Relevant Context
Small developing country highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change
Process for Developing NDC
Four consultation rounds were conducted with stakeholders, which included government agencies, development partners, and public and private actors. First, in 2019, there was a progress assessment for each target within the 2015 NDC, as well as updates on the country’s current situation and discussions of near-term future planning. The second and third rounds held from April-August 2020 and involved “comprehensive feedback and comments from all relevant stakeholders on the draft NDC.” A validation workshop was also held for the update's finalization.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The country’s national Coordination Mechanism shall oversee the NDC’s implementation. Reporting, monitoring and review are also provided for within Lao PDR’s National Adaptation Plan. A Strategy on Climate Change and Health Adaptation has also been developed, for implementation from 2018 to 2025.
Summary of Gender Reference
Gender is mentioned in the Health Adaptation Strategy. In this strategy’s second component, which relates to organization and staff capacities strengthening, “implementation plans on gender roles related to climate change and health” are specified as a key indicator. Additionally, Lao PDR’s Scaling-up Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene project has gender-specific targets, as women's access to improved water and sanitation services are explicitly considered separately. Lao PDR’s 2010 National Strategy of Climate Change (currently under revision) will “put a stronger emphasis on gender responsive climate action and enhanced adaptation efforts of the vulnerable sectors.” Furthermore, Lao PDR is also working to implement the Mekong Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan and the Basin Development Strategy 2021-2030, which provides for gender-sensitive livelihood development in transboundary areas. Women’s health is mentioned as key indicator of the country’s Health Adaptation Strategy, and it is noted that during an Organizational and Capacity strengthening workshop, 50% of attendees were women.
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Gender Development Association (GDA): Gender Just Climate Solutions Awardee 2017
Author
- WECF International
Year
2022
Country
Citation
WECF International. (2022b, July 5). Laos’ real climate leaders - discover Vanhvisa’s action in the GDA [Video]. YouTube.Gender and Climate Change: Snapshots from Southeast Asia
Author
- Tri Sulistyo Saputro
Year
2021
Country
Citation
Saputro, T. S. (2021). Gender and climate change: Snapshots from Southeast Asia: Heinrich Böll Foundation: Southeast Asia Regional Office. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung. Retrieved April 6, 2022, from https://th.boell.org/en/2021/09/09/gender-and-climate-changeGender Assessment of Non-Timber Forest Production and Capacity Building in Northern Uplands Lao PDR
Author
- Women and Gender Constituency
Year
2017
Country
Citation
Women and Gender Constituency. (2017). Gender Assessment of Non-Timber Forest Production and Capacity Building in Northern Uplands Lao PDR. http://womengenderclimate.org/gjc_solutions/gender-assessment-of-non-timber-forest-production-and-capacity-building-in-northern-uplands-lao-pdr/.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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