AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPollution and Gender: A UNDP report covering projects in Lao PDR and six other countries says women face greater exposure to hazardous chemicals while often being shut out of environmental decision-making, training and financing. It argues that inclusive programmes can improve livelihoods and pollution prevention. Laos Wildlife: Camera-trap research in Nam Ha National Protected Area found roughly twice as many medium and large mammals in forest areas farther from trekking and kayaking routes. Community ecotourism may deter hunting, but visitor activity can also push wildlife away from busy trails. Digital Payments: CIMB Octo has added Laos to its cross-border QR payment service, letting users pay participating Alipay+ merchants without a separate app. Mekong Water: A new global water-policy report warns that dams, erratic rainfall and local policies threaten the Mekong, a vital resource for more than 70 million people. Clean Energy Exports: Lao power companies and Singapore’s Tuas Power are exploring a deal to supply up to 500 megawatts of renewable electricity, starting at 100 MW. The proposal combines hydropower with solar, wind and geothermal power, with approvals and transmission arrangements still to be secured.
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