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The report presents technical guidance on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in Lao PDR, focusing on forest extent over the period 2000–2022. It applies the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) framework to systematically organize and analyze data on forest administrative areas, land use, ecosystem extent, and carbon stocks. The report highlights that forests dominate land use in Lao PDR but have experienced gradual decline due to expanding cropland and settlements, reflecting trade-offs between economic development and environmental sustainability. It provides a comprehensive baseline for understanding changes in forest composition and their policy implications, supporting improved decision-making, sustainable land management, and integration of natural capital into national planning.
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