National Plantation Day
🌱 Happy National Planting Day! | June 1, 2025 🌱
To celebrate this meaningful occasion, the GIZ CLiPAD team joined local authorities including the Luang Prabang Provincial Government, Department of Forestry and Agriculture alongside community members and representatives from DSK Company, for a collaborative tree planting event in the Phueng mountainous area, Donekarng Village, Luang Prabang Province.
Over 250 participants from across sectors including students, villagers, government officials, and private stakeholders came together to plant 1,000 native trees on the day. This effort is part of a broader plan to restore and protect a 13.5-hectare water resource area, which will ultimately host 8,500 trees as planting continues in the coming weeks.
This initiative supports and complements the Lao Government’s REDD+ efforts, which are already a key part of the national strategy for forest protection and climate action. Our work under GIZ CLiPAD is designed to align with these national priorities and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on environmental protection and climate resilience.
We’re also excited to explore a new collaboration with DSK Company as a potential private sector partner in the area of sustainable forest management recognizing that long-term success depends on joint action between communities, government, and business.
“Today is more than just a planting activity. It’s a symbol of our shared responsibility to protect the environment for future generations,” – Sommaiy Khonesavanh – Head of Luangprabang Forest Sector.
This is just the beginning — stay tuned for more updates as we move forward with the planting and long-term conservation activities. #NationalPlantingDay #GIZLaos #CLiPAD #REDDplus #ClimateAction #SustainableForestry #LuangPrabang #CommunityEngagement #SDGs #TreePlanting
