The WWF is run at a local level by the following offices...
WWF has had a presence in Laos since the late 1980s, with the WWF-Laos office officially established in 2001. Our mission is to build a future where the people of Laos can thrive and live in harmony with nature. Our dedicated team of over 80 staff works hand in hand with partners–from government agencies to local communities – to protect biodiversity, support sustainable livelihoods, and ensure a healthy environment for future generations.
Turning Vision Into Action: Our 5-Year Strategy
Through the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, WWF-Laos reaffirms its commitment to working more collaboratively and innovatively with the Lao government, key stakeholders, and both international and local partners. Our goal is to better support communities in managing and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources – advancing our mission to build a future in which the people of Laos can thrive and live in harmony with nature.
The 2026-2030 Strategy is set to launch soon
CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
Our conservation programme in Laos is implemented across four key thematic areas: Forests, Freshwater, Wildlife, and Climate Change, along with various cross-cutting themes and activities to ensure a fully inclusive and participatory approach. It also includes efforts in nature-based solutions and sustainability across key priority areas and conservation sites. Each programme has its own targets and objectives, all integrated to ensure a cohesive approach to conservation across the country.
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Key Landscapes and Priority Sites
Our four key conservation programmes are geographically focused across three major landscapes: the Nam Poui-Nam Houng Landscape, the Mekong Plains Landscape, and the Central Annamites Landscape.
Within these landscapes, we work across eight priority sites, selected for their ecological importance, the threats they face, and the potential for WWF-Laos to make a lasting impact. These areas contain unique ecosystems, critical habitats, and some of the world’s most endangered species. They also play a crucial role in maintaining regional ecological balance, supporting the livelihoods of local communities, and holding significant socio-economic value both nationally and regionally.
In addition to our landscape-based work, WWF-Laos is also implementing a plastic and waste management programme in Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang, and Vangvieng.
