Climate and Environmental Justice

Strengthening Environmental Rule of Law in Laos

 The JuSTICE Project is working to ensure that environmental laws are not just written but effectively enforced. Through our Climate and Environmental Justice (CEJ) component, we help judges, prosecutors, and legal professionals apply environmental laws fairly and consistently. We also raise awareness among communities, empowering them to understand their rights and responsibilities in protecting natural resources. In collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and other key partners, we promote the environmental rule of law to tackle challenges like deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. This initiative strengthens legal frameworks and fosters real action for a more just and sustainable future in Laos.

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Specialised Module on Waste Management and Crime

The JuSTICE Project, in close collaboration with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has successfully organised a two-day Specialized ...
, 16/03/2026
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Strengthening Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment in Lao PDR

The JuSTICE Project, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and implemented in close collaboration with the National Institute ...
, 12/03/2026
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Strengthening Environmental Law Education through Training of Trainers

From 21-23 January 2026, the JuSTICE Project, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), supported the National Institute ...
, 29/01/2026
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Strengthening Environmental Mediation Capacity

The JuSTICE Project, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), supported the Department of Justice Administrative and Promotion Department ...
, 19/12/2025
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First Environmental Law Forum in Laos

The JuSTICE Project, funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), supported the Lao Bar Association (LBA) in organising the Environmental ...
, 12/12/2025
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Regional Conference Advances Judicial Cooperation for Climate and Environmental Justice in Lao PDR

As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the rule of law and advance Climate and Environmental Justice (CEJ) in ...
, 07/11/2025
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Justice Actors trained on Core CEJ Modules

From July to September 2025, the JuSTICE Project, funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), supported the National Institute of ...
, 22/09/2025
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Dissemination Event on the Analysis of the Lao Legal Framework on Environmental Law

On 25 April 2025, the JuSTICE Project organised a dissemination event to share the key findings of the Legal Analysis ...
, 28/04/2025
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Climate and Environmental Justice training for Leaders and Executives

The JuSTICE Project has organised the CEJ Leader and Executive Workshop on 5-6 February 2025 in Luang Prabang. The ...
, 13/02/2025