Ngampasong Muongmany (right), Winston Peters (centre), and Dr Frank Rijsberman cut a ribbon to launch the NATURA initiative in Sikhottabong district. - Photo: Vientiane Times/ANN
VIENTIANE: The Minister of Public Works and Transport, Ngampasong Muongmany, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of New Zealand, Winston Peters, and Director-General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Dr Frank Rijsberman, officially launched the ‘Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Adaptation (NATURA)’ programme at the Nong Loup Ian wetland and marsh in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane.
The launch ceremony took place on the edge of the wetland on July 26, and was also attended by district authorities and village chiefs from surrounding areas.
