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Lao PM calls for united efforts to protect the environment
VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Friday (June 6) called on all Lao citizens to take collective action in protecting the environment, addressing climate challenges, and preventing natural disasters, emphasizing that a healthy environment is vital to national prosperity and is a shared global goal.
In his speech marking the National and World Environment Day, Sonexay reaffirmed Laos' commitment to addressing climate change, reducing plastic use, and protecting biodiversity and human health.
He highlighted that environmental challenges impact all regions, with plastic use still widespread across households, businesses, and tourist areas, while proper waste management and recycling remain limited.
According to a report from the Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Friday, the Lao government is actively addressing environmental challenges through updated laws, the ninth five-year national socio-economic development plan, and the national plastic action plan for 2024-2030.
Environmental protection is also integrated across key sectors, including education, infrastructure, agriculture, mining, energy, and tourism at both central and local levels.
In addition, Laos is partnering with development agencies to raise public awareness and strengthen plastic pollution management, while promoting a circular, green, and sustainable economy.
Sonexay emphasized that a prosperous society and a healthy environment are shared goals of both the global community and the Lao people.
He called on all Lao people to unite, draw on local wisdom, adopt eco-friendly alternatives, and reduce plastic use to help build a greener, cleaner, and more beautiful country for future generations. - Xinhua
