XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-78 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank National Office for Nature Conservation and Watershed Management (Department of Forestry) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1000000.00 1000000.00 1000000.00 1000000.00 1000000.00 0 World Bank National Office for Nature Conservation and Watershed Management (Department of Forestry) 0 World Bank National Office for Nature Conservation and Watershed Management (Department of Forestry) 5000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-424 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Electricite du Laos CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 248000.00 248000.00 248000.00 0 World Bank Electricite du Laos 0 World Bank Electricite du Laos 0 World Bank Electricite du Laos 744000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1836 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 324675.00 324675.00 324675.00 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 974025 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2366 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 750000.00 750000.00 750000.00 750000.00 750000.00 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 0 World Bank MIH SPRE II Project Management Unit 3750000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2416 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 453000.00 453000.00 453000.00 453000.00 453000.00 0 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute 0 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute 0 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute 0 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute 0 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute 2229551 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute 2229551 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute 2265000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3173 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Science, Technology and Environment Agency CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 166666.67 166666.67 166666.67 0 UNDP Science, Technology and Environment Agency 0 UNDP Science, Technology and Environment Agency 0 UNDP Science, Technology and Environment Agency 500000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3642 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Prime Minister’s Office, Science Technology and Environment Agency CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 331866.67 331866.67 331866.67 0 UNEP Prime Minister’s Office, Science Technology and Environment Agency 0 UNEP Prime Minister’s Office, Science Technology and Environment Agency 0 UNEP Prime Minister’s Office, Science Technology and Environment Agency 0 UNEP Prime Minister’s Office, Science Technology and Environment Agency 0 UNEP Prime Minister’s Office, Science Technology and Environment Agency 995600 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3873 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 293000.00 293000.00 293000.00 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 0 World Bank Wildlife Conservation Society 879000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4152 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Electricité du Laos and Ministry of Energy and Mining CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Electric power transmission and distribution (centralised grids)]]+ 363600.00 363600.00 363600.00 363600.00 363600.00 0 World Bank Electricité du Laos and Ministry of Energy and Mining 0 World Bank Electricité du Laos and Ministry of Energy and Mining 0 World Bank Electricité du Laos and Ministry of Energy and Mining 0 World Bank Electricité du Laos and Ministry of Energy and Mining 1818000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4650 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Government of Lao PDR CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 1365137.60 1365137.60 1365137.60 1365137.60 1365137.60 0 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 0 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 2028273 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 1579332 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 1401896 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 1078183 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 408426 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 329578 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 6825688 World Bank Government of Lao PDR 6825688 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4782 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 280000.00 280000.00 280000.00 280000.00 280000.00 0 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 0 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 0 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 318803 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 166124 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 581162 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 0 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 30381 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 44137 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 146848 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 1337057 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 73783 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 0 UNIDO Water Resource and Management Administration (WREA), Electric Du Lao (EDL) 1400000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5743 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR Vientiane 17.96667 102.6 +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 422846.33 422846.33 422846.33 0 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 267689 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 180956 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 131336 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 0 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 88889 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 458058 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 133299 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 1003 UNIDO 1. Department of Industry and Handicrafts (DoIH), Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) 2. Renewable Energy and New Materials Institute (REMI) 1268539 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-6940 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Lao PDR Vientiane 17.96667 102.6 2175834.80 2175834.80 2175834.80 2175834.80 2175834.80 0 UNDP NA 4126672 UNDP NA 2665352 UNDP NA 1901614 UNDP NA 1385464 UNDP NA 10853298 UNDP NA 10879174 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9146 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Lao PDR 613333.33 613333.33 613333.33 0 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 0 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 1 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport -1 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 0 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 0 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 0 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 256796 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 525204 ADB Lao PDR Ministry of Public Works and Transport 1840000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10499 Global Environment Facility to promote sustainable forest management, improve protected area management, and enhance livelihoods opportunities in selected landscapes in Lao PDR. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Lao PDR Laos 18 105 +![cdata[Forestry development]]+ +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ +![cdata[Site preservation]]+ 1473395.20 1473395.20 1473395.20 1473395.20 1473395.20 0 World Bank Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) 587206 World Bank Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) 447755 World Bank Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) 699451 World Bank Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) 1396688 World Bank Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) 7366976 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10904 Global Environment Facility To reduce the use of harmful agrochemicals by incentivizing farmers to adopt sustainable crop management practices, improving access to low/non-chemical pest control alternatives, and improving access to financing environmentally sound management of hazardous pesticides and agricultural wastes including plastics in Lao PDR. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.The project’s goal is to reduce the use of harmful agrochemicals by incentivizing farmers to adopt sustainable crop management practices, improving access to low/non- chemical pest control alternatives, and improving access to financing environmentally sound management of hazardous pesticides and agricultural wastes including plastics in Lao PDR. At the local level, the implementation of coordinated demonstration actions with the private sector in the field will show the opportunities of institutional integration and coordination, private-driven investments, will demonstrate that the positive results of these pilot interventions would serve to improve and enforce current regulation and promote the reduction of harmful agrochemicals and the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, including the environmental sound management of agriplastics. Additional economic and social benefits that will be brought on by the project: Reduced health impact from the exposure to hazardous chemicals, particularly the use of harmful agrochemicals (POPs and HHPs) in agriculture production. The project estimates to increase awareness of 22,338 people, of which 4,979 are women and 17,359 are men. Job creation through opportunities enhanced in the deployment of alternatives as well as downcycling agri plastics waste. Improved policy, regulatory, monitoring and analysis frameworks, to safeguard human health and the environment. The Global Environmental Benefits (GEB) of the project at the CEO endorsement stage, are the same as presented at the PIF stage. The positive impacts of the project will include the following: - 16,600 direct project beneficiaries (2,800 women and 13,800 men) - 161 MT of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigated (metric tons of CO2e). - 720 MT (150 MT of POPs and 570 MT of HHP) of pesticides avoided. - 7 gTEQ avoided of emissions of POPs to air from. As agreed during the FARM design phase the GEBs are measured 5 years after project implementation: the total amount of POPs/HHPs pesticides avoided will arise to 1,950 MT (450 MT of POPs and 1,500 MT of HHP) in Lao PDR five (5) years after project implementation; the accrued GHG mitigated will arise to 564 MT and the accrued avoidance of POPs emissions to air will arise to 31.3 gTEQ.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Lao PDR 358775 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) 4000000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11103 Global Environment Facility Promoting nature-positive development to reduce ecosystem degradation and generate multiple benefits through strengthened protection of primary forest landscapes (PFLs) in Lao PDR Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.yesGlobal Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Government of Lao PDR, and UNDP CEO Endorsement Date ' Lao PDR 8974312 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11190 Global Environment Facility Reduce the use of problematic single-use plastic food and beverage packaging and increase the market share of more sustainable alternatives through inclusive upstream and midstream approaches, targeting policymakers, private sector and local actors, and consumers. The project will collaborate with partners, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Swisscontact, Plan International, and WWF Laos. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Improving human health: The Project has been designed to have multiple socio-economic benefits. At present, waste management in Laos suffers as a result of an ineffective SWM system, with dumping and burning of waste widely practised even in areas where waste collection services are available (World Bank, 2022). Burning of waste is a key contributor to air pollution in Laos as well as a range of significant health impacts that are disproportionately higher among women, children and other economically challenged groups due to physiological differences and higher rates of exposure. According to a 2021 World Bank, about 10,000 deaths were attributed to environmental health risk factors in Laos in 2017, of which 44% were the result of household air pollution and 27% from outdoor ambient air pollution (World Bank, 2021b). Healthier communities with fewer pollution-related issues reduce healthcare costs and improve productivity. Improving the economy and livelihoods: According to government statistics, tourism previously contributed to 10.4% of the economy prior to COVID-19, and is expected to rebound to these levels in the next 3-4 years. Tourism is also seen as important to the green growth of other sectors, including agri-food and textiles/handicrafts. However, land and water pollution, especially from plastics, poses a significant threat to economic development and tourism in Laos, as recognised by the Lao Green Growth Strategy. Tourist cities continue to face a difficult balancing act: growing visitor numbers generate more waste, yet tourists expect clean environments. This challenge is compounded by limited local government budgets. The inability to effectively manage pollution is already affecting cities like Vang Vieng, which was recently denied the ASEAN Clean Tourist Cities Standard due to ongoing solid waste issues, highlighting the need for better waste management strategies. The sector is essential for employment opportunities, particularly for young adults and women. The inability to sustainably develop these tourist cities may result in lower livelihood opportunities. As such, the Project seeks to improve resource use and, in turn, improve waste management, lower pollution, and make these tourist destinations more attractive, providing a boost to the local economy. This is achieved through the development of the enabling environment and support to enterprises and tourism and hospitality businesses to become more sustainable. Sustainability refers to businesses being socially responsible for their employees, customers, and communities, as well as environmentally responsible with regard to resource use and waste. Business Development: At the moment, most Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are very small, family-run, and operate on an informal basis (i.e., without an enterprise registration certificate from the Department of Enterprise Registration and Management or the District Office of Industry and Commerce). Many MSMEs are constrained by low capacity (specifically on sustainable and green business practices), low access to sustainable suppliers, and a lack of capital and access to finance. As such, many MSMEs are unable to achieve the level of standard required and achieve competitiveness. Many MSMEs in the tourism value chain are unaware of the benefits of sustainable consumption and production. The Project will provide them with technical assistance to improve practices and achieve accreditation under sustainability certification programmes, business development skills, and financial support via the FFEM. Job and Revenue Creation: The support of domestic enterprises that produce more sustainable packaging is envisaged to lead to additional job and revenue creation. Supporting tourism and hospitality businesses aims to improve their triple bottom line, which includes helping them be profitable while sustainable. The establishment of new enterprises will generate new employment opportunities in products and services, as well as in waste management and recovery sectors. Access to Finance: The project will build on the broader work undertaken by Plan International to support MSMEs in Laos’ tourism value chain, with a focus on access to green finance through funding from the SWITCH-ASIA SCP initiative. This complementary project will collaborate with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and local financial institutions, including banks and microfinance providers, to explore and implement innovative green financing instruments. However, beyond the ADB’s Frontier Fund, it is recognised that investment in MSMEs in Laos is limited, so this is very much exploratory work. Additionally, Plan International’s project will provide MSMEs with essential resources, including information, training, and mentorship, to enhance their ability to secure funding. Enterprises under Component 2 and pilot businesses in Component 3 will have the opportunity to participate in these initiatives. Furthermore, the project will work with the PLASTIC Reboot, GPAP, SEA-MaP and any other relevant mechansims to identify any other international funding sources that could be utilised in LaosGlobal Environment Facility WWF-US Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Lao PDR 3978440 GEF