Addressing critical climate challenges and solutions for sustainable management of water resources in the Mekong River Basin

The SYP Laos National Event provides a platform to advance these goals by promoting the Sustainable Youth Platform and facilitating open discussions on youth involvement in critical issues such as climate change, water security, urbanization, and environmental sustainability. Through collaboration with key partners, SYP aims to inspire and empower young individuals and researchers to actively contribute to positive environmental change in Laos and the wider Mekong Region.

Objectives

• To promote SYP and its mission among young professionals in Laos
• To build awareness and understanding of critical climate challenges facing the Mekong River
• To foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among youths, young professionals, researchers, and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for sustainable water resource management in the Mekong Region

Collaboration

Aligning with SYP’s objective of facilitating cooperation and friendship among young professionals and partner organizations, SYP is going to invite guest speakers from relevant organizations working for environmental sustainability to share their experiences and insights. These include:

• Valy Phommachak – Co-founder and CEO of Econox Laos
• Apichai Sunchindah – Independent Development Specialist in environment and natural resources management in the Mekong Region
• Ophakorn Kouphokham – Founder and CEO of XM Technovator (XMT), Laos

Language

This event will be held in Lao language.

Participation

• Online: For youths, young professionals, and young researchers engaging in climate actions and environmental sustainability who wish to join this event, please register here.