WWF has had a presence in Laos since the late 1980s, with the WWF-Laos office officially established in 2001. Today, our head office is in Vientiane Capital, with field offices across the country and more than 75 staff members working with partners to deliver effective conservation. WWF-Laos is part of WWF’s Southeast Asia subregional office and is supported by WWF International and WWF offices worldwide.OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A FUTURE WHERE THE PEOPLE OF LAOS CAN THRIVE AND LIVE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE.By working in partnership with the Government of Laos, the private sector, communities, and local and international organizations, we can address threats to biodiversity and habitat loss and move toward a greener, nature-based future for the long-term benefit of both people and wildlife.Our conservation programmes operate across key landscapes and priority sites selected for their ecological importance, the threats they face, and their potential for lasting impact. These areas safeguard unique ecosystems, critical habitats, and endangered species while supporting community livelihoods and contributing to national and regional sustainability. WWF-Laos also implements plastic and waste management initiatives to promote cleaner and more sustainable cities.OUR VISION: We envision a vibrant and sustainable future for Laos, shaped by inclusive conservation that protects biodiversity, ensures equitable benefits, and nurtures harmony between people and the environment.OUR GOAL: We aim to achieve significant conservation progress across our priority landscapes by preventing local extinction, protecting and restoring critical forests, improving freshwater ecosystem health, and helping communities adapt to climate change through nature-based solutions – all through strong partnerships and collective action. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 here 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻.