Laos launched a forest carbon credit initiative with a private company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation.

Laos launched a forest carbon credit initiative in cooperation with a private company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from forest destruction and degradation. The project, involving eight forests covering 1.4 million hectares, aims to protect and restore forests, improve local communities' quality of life, and strengthen the national economy. The initiative aligns with strategies adopted by other countries to mitigate climate change.