Sengphavouk Xayavong speaks about water scarcity and management in Laos. - VT
BALI: During a session on water scarcity management in South-East Asia at the 10th World Water Forum, Sengphasouk Xayavong from the Laos Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment emphasised the dire connection between climate change, water scarcity, and economic progress in Laos.
Sengphasouk, who is also Deputy Director of the Policy Division at the Water Resource Department, said climate change is one of the primary causes of prolonged droughts in Laos. This weather change could severely impact energy production and agricultural activities, which are key drivers of economic growth.
