We Stand for Wildlife

Over the past 25 years, WCS Lao PDR has successfully implemented 23 projects with the Government of Lao PDR, supported by more than 30 donors.

Supporting Local Livelihoods

Saving Wild Places

Saving Wildlife

Combatting Wildlife Trafficking

Endangered Species Recovery

WCS Lao PDR

Our vision is that the unique ecosystems of Lao PDR thrive indefinitely and are valued by the people of Lao PDR and the world for their biodiversity, natural beauty, and the services they provide to humanity.

We support that vision through protection and improved management of biodiversity values by building the capacity of government and local stakeholders, improves management of wildlife and wild places, engages communities, improves responses to wildlife health and combats illegal wildlife trade.

Protected Area Management

Saving Wild Places

The WCS Lao PDR Program is focusing its efforts on protecting one of the world’s most important areas for biodiversity, the Greater Northern Annamites (GNA), as well as wetlands close to the Mekong River. We achieve this through our work co-managing protected areas in three key landscapes.

SPECIES CONSERVATION

Saving Wildlife

WCS Lao PDR works wholistically to conserve the country's rich fauna.

INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES

Tackling Wildlife Trade

WCS uses science-based disease research and surveillance to counter traditional beliefs on the consumption of wildlife, and works with the Government of Lao PDR to stop illegal wildlife trade occurring both within and across borders.

Community engagement

Integrated Ecosystem & Wildlife Management

WCS works in key landscapes to conserve and manage forest resources and biodiversity in support of improving local livelihoods sustainably.

In the news

November 1, 2024

High-Level Dialogue on Biodiversity Conservation and Impact Mitigation Policies Held with Laos' National Assembly to Support Sustainable Development

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, in c...

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October 14, 2024

The Lao Government disseminates the Protected Areas policies nationwide to safeguard biodiversity and secure communities’ livelihoods

The Government of Lao PDR disseminated the new policies related to the Protected Areas (PA) Decree i...

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