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Lao PDR's NDC targets 60% GHG emissions reduction vs BAU scenario

Lao PDR has updated its nationally determined contribution (NDC). The country commits to unconditionally reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in 2030 by 60% compared to a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario. To achieve this goal, Lao PDR aims, over the next decade, to reduce LULUCF (land use, land-use change and forestry) emissions by 1,1 MtCO2eq/year by reducing deforestation, reach 13 GW of hydropower capacity (5.5 GW are already operational), introduce 50,000 energy efficient cook stoves and build a new bus rapid transit system in Vientiane and a new railway to China.

With international support (conditionally), the country could increase the forest cover to 70% of total land area, develop 1 GW of wind and solar capacity, 300 MW of biomass-fired power capacity, and reduce final energy consumption by 10% compared to a BAU scenario. National GHG emissions in 2020 have been estimated around 53 MtCO2eq. Between 2000 and 2020, Lao PDR achieved to reduce emissions by 34% compared to the BAU scenario.

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