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LATEST NEWS
Embracing Diversity – Everyone Can Make a Difference for People and Our Planet
26 Jun 2025
Embracing Diversity – Everyone Can Make a Difference for People and Our Planet

Inclusion is not just a value – it is the foundation for sustainable change, because our differences make the difference.

LAOS CELEBRATES ASEAN HERITAGE PARK STATUS FOR NAM POUI AND PHOU XIENG THONG
30 May 2025
LAOS CELEBRATES ASEAN HERITAGE PARK STATUS FOR NAM POUI AND PHOU XIENG THONG

The declaration of Nam Poui and Phou Xieng Thong as ASEAN Heritage Parks brings the total number of such designated sites in Laos ...

The Department of Forestry and WWF-Laos Sign MoU to Strengthen Collaborative Management of Nam Poui National Protected Area
22 May 2025
The Department of Forestry and WWF-Laos Sign MoU to Strengthen Collaborative Management of Nam Poui ...

The MoU was signed on 22 May 2025 at the Department of Forestry office in Vientiane by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thoumthone Vongvisouk, ...

New global agreement recognises the importance of a healthy environment for future pandemics prevention
20 May 2025
New global agreement recognises the importance of a healthy environment for future pandemics ...

WWF welcomes the adoption of the agreement and stands ready to support action to secure the health of people and the planet

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01 Dec 2024
Latest INC-5 Chair text includes global bans on harmful plastics and chemicals, but more ambition ...
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29 Nov 2024
Study Highlights Climate Change as a Driver in Gender-Based Violence in Laos: New Report by WWF, ...

This study explores the interconnections between climate change and gender-based violence in the context of Laos

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17 Oct 2024
SAVING WILD SPECIES IS SAVING OURSELVES

New review showcases the role wild animal species play in ecosystems and our own survival

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16 Oct 2024
WWF LAUNCHES NEW METHODOLOGY TO SUPPORT RETAILERS IN ACHIEVING 60% OF PROTEIN FOOD SALES FROM ...
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31 Jul 2024
WWF Celebrates the Dedicated Frontline Conservation Work of the Patrol Teams in Xesap National Park

Patrol teams in Xesap National Park conducted 16 patrols between January and June 2024, addressing 117 illegal activities, ...

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29 Jul 2024
WWF-LAOS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TIGER CONSERVATION IN LAOS

WWF-Laos reaffirms its strong commitment to tiger recovery in Laos through the development of the National Tiger Recovery Action ...

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04 Mar 2024
THE MEKONG’S FORGOTTEN FISHES

…and the Emergency Recovery Plan to Save Them

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26 Sep 2023
Elephant conservation ongoing priority for WWF-Laos following devastating deaths

A recent spate of elephant deaths in Nam Poui National Protected Area (NPA) has prompted a high-level investigation by the ...

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28 Jul 2023
On Global Tiger Day, Laos reaffirms commitment to tiger recovery, charts way forward

Upcoming National Tiger Action Plan will highlight tiger recovery potential of Laos, including Nam Poui National Protected Area.

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13 Jul 2023
WWF Highlights 25 Amazing Endemic Animals of the Annamite Mountains: These animals are found ...
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24 May 2023
Arbor Day Foundation partners with WWF and Global EverGreening Alliance for its first forest ...

This reforestation project will cover nearly 250 acres of land in Laos and is expected to be completed in August 2024.

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22 May 2023
WWF report highlights 380 new species discoveries in the Greater Mekong region

WWF is calling on governments in the region to increase protection for these rare, amazing creatures and their habitats.

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15 May 2023
WWF calls for a global ban on ‘harmful and unnecessary’ single-use plastic items.

New technical reports outline high-risk plastics polluting the planet and shows global plastic bans, phase-outs, and control ...

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19 Dec 2022
Global deal to reverse nature loss by 2030 agreed, but immediate action and funds needed to deliver

This agreement to reverse nature loss by 2030, and adopted by 196 countries under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.

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07 Dec 2022
Promising start to plastic pollution negotiations as countries show strong support for ambitious ...

WWF warns ‘this is just the first step towards a legally binding global treaty’ as treaty opponents risk weakening obligations in ...

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23 Nov 2022
Global survey sees seven out of 10 people supporting global rules to end plastic pollution