Laos Pledges to Rapidly Restore Forests, Aiming for 70% Coverage by 2035

Laos Announces Ambitious Forest Restoration Plan

Laos has set an ambitious goal to increase its forest cover to 70 percent by 2035, with the government announcing plans to rapidly restore its forests as part of a high-stakes Forest Policy Dialogue. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders from across the country to chart a new course for Laos' forestry sector.